Columbia  Sanibers^itp 
in  tlje  Citp  of  iSetD  ^ovk 


LIBRARY 


GIVEN  BY 


V2l^.    S]^(^fel*..4-JLj 


LITURGY 


FOR 


THE  GENERAL  CHURCH 


OF  THE 


NEW  JERUSALEM 


THIRD  EDITION 
BRYN  ATHYN,    PA. 

ACADEMY  BOOK  ROOM 
1921 


TLujo  --^ 


1^ 


J  \  i 

iUV: 


Copyright,  1904,  1905,  1908,  and  1916,  by 
The  General  Church  of  the  New  Jerusalem 


HAG 


Typography  by  Anderson  Bros  .  Chicago 


Coutcute* 


I.     SENTENCES  OF  SCRIPTURE 


II.     GENERAL  OFFICES 


5- 


6.     vSixTH  General  Office 


!■ 


8.     Eighth  General  Office 


III.     ANTIPHONS    . 


Page. 
I 


1.  First  General  Office           ....  5 

2.  Second  General  Office  .         .         •        •  ^7 

3.  Third  General  Office         .         .        •        •  28 

4.  Fourth  General  Office  ....  39 


Fifth  General  Office  .        •        •        •     5o 


61 


Seventh  General  Office     .         •         •         -72 


83 


86 


1.  Advent  of  the  Lord         .  .  •         •         •  ^^ 

2.  Evangelization ^  ^ 

3.  Faith 

4.  Repentance.        .         •  •         •         •         " 

5.  Regeneration  .••••• 

6.  Humiliation  of  the  Lord    .  .  •  • 

7.  Redemption  ..•••• 

8.  Glorification 

9.  Conjunction  with  the  Human  Race  .         I34 

(iii) 


104 
no 
116 
122 

128 


Sentencee  of  Scripture^ 


One  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scripture  shall  be  read  before  the  Inzntation  to  Worship. 

1.  I  will  come  into  Thy  house  in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy;  in 
Thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  Thy  holy  temjjle.     Psalm  5.-  7. 

2.  Let  the  words  of  m}^  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  ray  heart, 
be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  Redeemer. 
Psalm  !<):  14. 

3.  Be  Thou  exalted,  O  Lord,  in  Thine  own  strength;  so  will  we 
sing  and  praise  Thy  power.     Psahn  21 :  ij. 

4.  My  praise  shall  be  of  Thee,  O  Lord,  in  the  great  congregation; 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  Thee.     Psalm  22:  25. 

5.  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  unto  such  as 
keep  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies.     Psalm  25:  10. 

6.  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek  after; 
that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  be- 
hold the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  enquire  in  His  temple.  Psalm  2j:  4. 

7.  I  have  acknowledged  m}^  sin  unto  Thee,  and  mine  iniquity 
have  I  not  hid.  I  said,  I  will  confess  ray  transgressions  to  the  Lord; 
and  Thou  forgavest  the  iniquit}-  of  my  sin.     Psalm  j2:  5. 

8.  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upcn  us,  accorling  as  we  hope  in 
Thee.     Psahn  jj:  22. 

9.  O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good;  blessed  is  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  Him.     Psalm  J4:  8. 

10.  Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever;  the  sceptre  of  Thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre.     Psalm  45:  6. 

11.  Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath  shined.      Our 
God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence.     Psahn  ^o:  2,  j. 

(I) 


2  SENTENCES   OF   SCRIPTURE. 

12.  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit;  a  broken  and  contrite 
heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise.     Psalm  51:  17. 

13.  In  God  will  I  praise  His  Word;  in  the  Lord  will  I  praise  His 
Word;  in  God  have  I  put  my  trust;  I  will  not  be  afraid  what  man  can 
do  unto  me.     Psalm  56:  10,  11. 

14.  Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God;  I  will  render  praises  unto 
Thee;  for  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death.     Psahn  56:  12,  ij. 

15.  All  the  earth  shall  worship  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  shall  sing  unto 
Thee;  they  shall  sing  to  Thy  name.     Psahn  66:  4. 

16.  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God;  let  all  the  people  praise 
Thee.  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase;  and  God,  even  our  own 
God,  shall  bless  us.  God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  fear  Him.     Psalm  67:  5,  6,  7. 

17.  The  Lord  gave  the  Word;  great  is  the  host  of  them  that  bear 
the  tidings.     Psalm  68:  11. 

18.  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits,  even 
the  God  of  our  salvation.     Psahn  68:  ig. 

19.  Vow  and  make  a  return  unto  the  Lord  your  God;  let  all  that 
be  round  about  Him  bring  an  offering  unto  Him,  who  is  to  be  feared. 
Psalm  y6:  11. 

20.  The  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  a  shield;  the  Lord  will  give  grace  and 
glory;  no  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 
Psalm  84:  II. 

21.  All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and  worship 
before  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  shall  glorify  Thy  name.     Psahn  86:  9. 

22.  I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart;  and  I 
will  glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore.     Psahn  86:  12. 

23.  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice,  harden  not  your  heart,  as  in 
the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness. 
Psalm  gs:  7,  8. 

24.  Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  His  footstool;  for 
He  is  holy.     Psahn  gg:  5. 


SENTENCES   OF   SCRIPTURE.  3 

25.  Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  into  His  courts  with 
praise;  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and  bless  His  name.  For  the  Lord  is 
good;  His  mercy  is  everlasting;  and  His  truth  is  to  all  generations. 
Psalm  100:  4,  S' 

26.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless 
His  holy  name.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits.     Psabn  loj:  7,  2. 

2^,  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works!  in  wisdom  hast  Thou 
made  them  all;  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy  riches.     Psalm  104:  24. 

28.  O  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  His  mercy,  and  for  His 
wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men.     Psalm  loy:  8. 

29.  Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  Thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth.     Psahn  108:  5. 

30.  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion.  He  hath  given 
meat  unto  them  that  fear  Him.  He  will  ever  be  mindful  of  His  cove- 
nant.    Psalm  III:  4,  5. 

31.  Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord;  I  said  that  I  would  keep  Thy 
words.  I  entreated  Thy  favor  with  my  whole  heart;  be  merciful  unto 
me  according  to  Thy  Word.     Psalm  iig:  S7,  58. 

32.  Let  my  prayer  be  set  before  Thee  as  incense;  and  the  lifting 
up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice.  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before 
my  mouth;  keep  the  door  of  my  lips.     Psalm  141:  2,  j. 

33.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  His  tender  mercies  are  over  all 
His  works.     Psabn  145:  9. 

34.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him,  to  all  that 
call  upon  Him  in  truth.     Psalm  145:  18. 

35.  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord;  and  let  all  flesh 
bless  His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever.     Psalm  145:  21. 

36.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem;  praise  thy  God,  O  Zion.  For 
He  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates;  He  hath  blessed  thy  chil- 
dren within  thee.  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  He  filleth  thee 
with  the  finest  of  the  wheat.     Psalm  147:  12,  ij,  14. 


4  SENTENCES    OF    SCRIPTURE. 

37.  I  will  make  mention  of  the  loving-  kindness  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  the  Lord  hath  bestowed  upon 
us,  and  His  great  goodness  toward  the  house  of  Israel.     Isaiah  63:  7. 

38.  Heal  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  shall  be  healed;  save  me,  and  I  shall 
be  saved;  for  Thou  art  my  praise.     Jeremiah  ij:  14. 

39.  The  Lord  is  in  His  hoi}'  temple;  let  all  the  earth  be  silent 
before  Him.     Habakkuk  2:  20. 

40.  P'rom  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of  the 
same  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  nations;  and  in  every  place 
incense  shall  be  offered  to  my  name,  and  a  pure  offering;  for  mj'  name 
shall  be  great  among  the  nations,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.   Malachi  i :  11 . 

41.  Again  I  say  unto  3'ou,  That  if  two  of  j-ou  shall  agree  on  earth 
as  touching  anything  that  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  of 
my  Father  in  heaven.  For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together 
in  my  name,  there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them.     Matthew  18:  79,  20. 

42.  Therefore  I  sa^-  unto  you,  what  things  soever  ye  desire  when 
ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall  have  them.  And 
when  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  j^e  have  aught  against  any;  that 
your  Father  also,  who  is  in  heaven,  may  forgive  you  your  trespasses. 
Mark  II:  24.  25. 

43.  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Father,  and  will  saj'  unto  Him, 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven  and  before  Thee,  and  am  no  more 
worthy  to  be  called  Th}'  son.     Luke  is:  18,  ig. 

44.  The  hour  cometh  and  now  is.  when  the  true  worshippers  shall 
worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth;  for  the  Father  seeketh  such 
to  worship  Him.  God  is  a  spirit,  and  they  that  worship  Him  must 
worship  Him  in  spirit  and  in  truth.     Joh7i  4:  2j,  24. 

45.  And  whatsoever  3-e  shall  ask  in  my  name,  that  will  I  do,  that 
the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the  Son.     Joh7i  14:  ij. 

46.  Behold  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock;  if  any  man  hear  my 
voice,  and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him,  and  will  sup  with  him, 
and  he  with  me.     Revelation  j :  20. 


(Bencral  ©fHces^ 


FIRST  GENERAI,  OFFICE. 
1. 

An  Introit  shall  be  sung. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  Woi  d,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 

The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us   kneel   before   the 
L/ord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  I\finister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  eyes. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

Minister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord. 

People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us. 

Mi>rister: 

Let  me  hear  Th}'  loving  kindness' in  the  morning. 

People: 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Min  ister: 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  go. 

People: 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

(5) 


.   6  GENERAL    OFFICES. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

]\Iost  merciful  Lord,  we  have  turned  away  from  Thee  into  the  paths 
of  error  and  sin;  we  have  followed  the  devices  of  our  own  hearts;  we 
have  transgressed  against  Thy  law,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed;  we 
have  wandered  from  Thy  commandments;  we  have  yielded  to  the 
allurements  of  the  world  and  the  flesh;  we  have  neglected  the  works  of 
repentance;  we  have  rebelled  against  Thy  merciful  Providence.  Draw 
near  unto  us,  and  deliver  us  from  our  sins;  strengthen  us  in  all  good, 
and  bring  us  into  everlasting  life,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart. 

People: 

Try  me  and  know  my  thoughts. 

Minister: 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  waj-  in  me. 

People: 

And  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

The  Mitiister  may  he)  e  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Th}- 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  ns  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glorj', 
forever.     Amen. 

Alinister. 

O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  following  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  People  together: 

Heavenly  Father,  graciously  hear  us;  hear  the  petitions  we  offer 
before  Thee;  let  Thy  mercy  rest  upon  us. 


FIRST    GENERAI.   OFFICE). 


PP 


-r-t=^ 


2:g= 


s^-  I 


-*^i= 


:l=ri 


'.%■=-. 


Heaven-ly  Fa  -   ther,     gra  -  cious-ly     hear    us;      I   i    <r      'ry, 

Hear      the  pe-ti-tions  we       of    -    fer   be  -  fore  Thee;  ^  ^ 


Z?.  C  Heaven-ly       Fa    -    ther,    gra  -  cious-ly   hear     us:  {Pass  to  the  Close.) 


D.  c.    a^j^. 


iPI 


mer  -  cy       rest      up    -   on      us;     Hear  our  pra\'er!    Hear  our  prayer! 


III.-/  O       I  ^/ 


^//  standmg,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Sanctus  shall  then  be  sung: 

Ho-ly,  ho-ly,  ho-ly, Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy 


'#=fl-? 


— r 


-J; 


la 


=1:]^ 


p 


ib?giiiii:i=: 


:E: 


^=d=d= 


'izi-^'-^jtt^f^[:pzl:^lszL-* 


P^^zi!-^ 


t 


3 


ig: 


«S.; 


"WWiP 


glo     -     ry,  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy   glo 


ry. 


men. 


sSrl^|i?iiiiiailiiB 


8  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from  the 
Psalter: 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy  lovingkindness;  i 

According-  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies   blot  out  my 
transgressions. 
Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions; 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
Against  Thee,  against  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 

And  done  this  evil  in  Thy  sight; 
That  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when  Thou  speakest, 

And  be  pure  when  Thou  judgest. 
Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity; 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me.  s 

Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  reins,  | 

And  in  the  hidden  part  Thou  makest  me  to  know  wusdom.  ' 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness, 

That  the  bones  which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 
Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins. 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God; 

And  renew  a  firm  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence; 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation; 

And  let  a  willing  spirit  uphold  me. 
And  I  will  teach  trangressors  Thy  wa5^s; 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 
Deliver  me  from  blood,  O  God,  Thou  God  of  my  salvation; 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  Thy  justice. 
O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 
For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  that  I  should  give  it; 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit; 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 
Do  good  in  Th}^  good  pleasure  unto  Zion; 

Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 
Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  justice, 

With  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt  offering; 
Then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine  altar. 

Psalm  51. 


FIRST    GENERAI.   OFFICE. 


The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  following  Chant: 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 
For  I  ever  •   and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 
Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to 
Th€  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


2. 

The  People  sitting,  the  Fust  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


Then   shall  be  sung  the  follo7ving  or  other   Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an   Aniiplion    may  be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


^-f^-i7^-r%-r^--^- 


m^m^^^mm&^&^^^^m 


My  soul  cleaveth  |  unto  •  the  [  dust; 

Quicken  Thou  me  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways   and  Thou  hast  I  answer  •  ed  |  me; 

0  I  teach  I  me  Thy  |  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  |  Thy  com  |  mandments, 

And  I  will  I  talk  of  •  Thy  |  wondrous  |  works. 

My  soul  I  melteth  •  for  |  heaviness; 

Lift  Thou  me  (ip  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word. 

Remove  from  me  the  |  way  of  |  lying, 
And  graciously  |  grant  |  me  Thy  |  law. 

1  have  chosen  the  |  way  of  |  truth; 

Thy  jtidgments  |  have  I  |  laid  be  |  fore  me. 

I  cleave  |  unto  •  Thy  |  testimonies; 

0  Lord    I  put  me  |  not  to  |  shame. 

1  will  run  the  way  of  |  Thy  com  |  mandments, 
For  Th6u  |  shalt  en  |  large  my  |  heart. 

Psalm  iig:  2S-J^ 


JO  GENERAI.    OFFICES. 

The  Minister  ihall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 
The  People  shall  sing: 

:12: 


The  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chayit  or  an  Anthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek,  or  Latin; 
or  instead  thereof  instrumental  music  may  be  ititroduced. 


3. 


The  Second  Lesson  shall  he  read. 


Theti  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other  Chant,  or  a  poition  of  an   Antiphon   may  be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


i^igil^iiiisiii 


-7^    -Z^ 


&-^ 


^t^H 


g-pg  ,  ^ 


is: 


^^4 


-fZ-~^- 


^ 


^222. 


t^^(Z-^. 


SSSJ 


■t^- 


rrr-t 


My  soul  doth  |  magni  •  fy  the  |  Lord, 

And  my  spirit  doth  re  |  joice  in  {  God  my  ]  Savior; 

For  He  |  hath  re  |  garded 

The  low  es  I  tate  of  I  His  hand  I  maiden. 


For  behold  |  from  hence  ]  forth 

All  gener  |  ations  •  shall  j  call  me  j  blessed; 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  ;  me  great  |  things, 

And  I  holy  |  is  His  |  name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  j  fear  Him 

From  gener  |  ation  •  to  |  gener  |  ation. 

He  hath  show-ed  strength  |  with  His  |  arm, 

He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  iraagin  ]  ation  1  of  their  |  heart. 


FIRST   GENERAL   OFFICE.  It 


He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  \  from  their  |  seats, 
And  exalted  |  them  of  |  low  de  |  gree; 
He  hath  fill-ed  the  |  hungry  •  with  |  good  things, 
And  the  rich  He  hath  |  sent  a  |  way  |  empty. 

He  hath  help-ed  His  |  servant  |  Israel, 
In  re  |  membrance  |  of  His  |  mercy. 
As  He  spake  |  to  our  |  fathers, 
To  Abraham  and  |  to  his  |  seed  for  |  ever. 

L7ike  i:  46-55. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian 
Church,  in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from 
sin,  in  the  life  of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment 
after  death,  and  in  the  life  everlasting. 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  preceding  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  j  raigh  |  ty.     Amen. 

4. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth. 

Minister: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Minister: 

Let  us  pray. 


12  GENERAI.   OFFICES. 

All  kneeling:,  tht  Minister  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according  to  Thy  Word. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling-,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying-,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  th}'  God  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  hoi}'. 

Honor  th}'  father  and  thj'  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  Thy  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  togetlier: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  thd:  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 


FIRST    GENERAL   OFFJCE, 


n 


The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

The  Minister  kneeling  shall  >epeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing,  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  50U    and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was, 
and  who  is  to  come.     Amen. 


All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  be  sung: 


^. 


^     (Z-^O-^^ 


.^^fZ 


^.-S:,<=.^,«:PQ 


I  III  III 


Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  |  glory,  and  [  honor,  and  |  power, 

Be  tinto  the  |  Lord  our  |  God. 

Al  1  le  !  lu  1  ia. 


The  People  sitting,  the  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  or  Hymn  shall  be  sung. 

6.  -'         i 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  introduced  hcre,folhnued  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 


The  HEAVENLY  DOCTRINE  shall  be  read,  the  People  standing. 
The  following  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


THE  LORD. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord;  and  thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with 
all  thy  might. 

People: 


:i=q 


3 


\'^ 


-7^ 


z=iq: 


-25*— 


I         I 


w^=m= 


-a- 


=F==F 


Thou  art  God  and  |  Thou  a  |  lone. 
Over  all  the  |  kingdoms  |  of  the  |  earth. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  from  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  thou  shalt  know 
no  god  but  me;  for  there  is  no  savior  beside  me. 

People: 

For  Thou  O  Lord  art  high  above  |  all  the  |  earth. 
Thou  art  greatly  ex  |  alted  •  a  j  bove  all  |  gods. 

Alinistef: 

I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else,  there  is  no  god  beside  me. 

People: 

The  Lord  liveth   and  |  blessed  •  be  my  |  Rock, 

And  exalted  be  our  God  the  |  Rock  of  |  our  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the  earth:   for  I  am 
God,  and  there  is  none  else. 


People: 


Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  \  Thee  O  |  Lord; 
And  I  will  sing  ]  praises  |  unto  •  Thy  |  name. 


FIRST    GENERAL    OFFICE. 


Minister: 

I  am  the  Lord;  that  is  my  name;  and  my  glory  will  I  not  give  to 
another,  neither  my  praise  to  graven  images. 

People: 

I  will  praise  Thee  O  |  Lord  my  |  God; 

And  I  will  glorify  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever  ]  more. 

Minister: 

And  the  Lord  shall  be  King  over  all  the  earth;  in  that  day  there 
shall  be  one  Lord,  and  His  name  one. 

People: 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  ]  all  the  (  day; 
And  in  Thy  justice  |  shall  they  |  be  ex  |  alted. 

Ministe7-: 

And  I  will  set  up  one  Shepherd  over  them,  and  He  shall  feed  them, 
even  my  servant  David;  He  shall  feed  them,  and  He  shall  be  their 
Shepherd. 

People: 

For  the  Lord  |  is  our  |  shield; 

And  the  Holy  (3ne  of  |  Israel  |  is  our  |  King. 

Minister: 

And  there  shall  be  one  fold  and  one  Shepherd. 

People: 


-S)x#- 


^&- 


mmm. 


^__^_,.^_ 


.^_ 


>9-  -r5>-&-  -G— 


.^mp 


1 1 


J^^l 1: 


-(22-«- 


^f=^ 


42- 


t=: 


S 


tt 


-\^ 


^ 


"I 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God   the  |  God  of  |  Israel, 
Who  a  I  lone  •  doeth  |  wondrous  |  things. 
And  blessed  be  His  glorious  |  name  for  |  ever; 
And  let  all  the  earth  be  ]  fill  •  ed  |  with  His  |  glory. 

A/iniste7-: 

Therefore  thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God;  Him  only  shalt  thou 
serve,  and  unto  Him  shalt  thou  cleave,  and  thou  shalt  swear  by  His 
name;  for  He  is  thy  praise,  and  He  is  thy  God. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


t6  general  offices. 

7. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  here  follow. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Sermon  shall  here  follow. 

The  People  shall  then  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glor}'  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offering  shall  be  brought  for-ward. 

All  kneeluig,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  follow: 

\        The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  j-ou  all.     Amen. 


The  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  which  the  Minister  shall  close  the  IVord 
and  retire. 


SECOND  GENERAL  OFFICE. 
1. 

An  Introit  shall  be  sung. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  Word,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 

The  People  shall  sing-.- 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel   before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  ejes. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dvvellest  in  the  heavens. 

Minister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord. 

People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us. 

Minister: 

Let  me  hear  Thy  loving  kindness  in  the  morning. 

People: 

For  ill  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Minister: 

Make  nie  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  go. 

People 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

(17) 


1 8  GENERAL  OFFICES.  ^ 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

0  Lord,  deliver  us  from  the  vanity  of  the  world  and  the  allure- 
ment of  the  flesh,  from  the  pride  of  intelligence  and  the  lust  of  power, 
from  sordid  avarice  and  covetous  desire,  from  all  murmuring  and  dis- 
content, from  all  ingratitude  to  Thee  and  to  our  neighbor.  And  we 
pray  that  our  hearts  may  be  disposed  to  forgiveness  and  mercy,  and 
that  we  may  live,  not  for  ourselves  alone,  but  for  Thee  and  the  glory 
of  Thy  kingdom  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

Minister: 

1  cry  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  unto  Thee  do  I  make  my  supplication. 

People: 

Hear  us,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Minister: 

For  Thou  art  our  help  and  our  deliverer. 

People: 

Thou  art  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

The  Minister  may  here  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we 
also  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Afinister: 

O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  following  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  People  together: 

The  Lord  our  God  hear  our  prayer,  and  incline  our  hearts  unto 
Him,  that  we  may  live  and  keep  His  Word. 


SECOND   GENERAL   OFFICE. 


19 


:=J: 


:il':rrz;^ij=r— ^^-:jzr:^:^zzii==i==1=cz1=5=:q=q 


The  Ivord  our  God  hear     our    prayer, 


1^    'O 

and      in 


cline     our 


L  L 


^Et=tEEEE: 


-(i2- 


'Z-zix-ju^i: 


J 


EEtE:' 


I  I  I 


-ISiE^gEEEEg,! 


r5rtr 


r-r- 


JZ5=:qir^rg=:q=r^z=c=izrrz^^rz=  1 


i 


71 


hearts  un-to       Him,  that  we  may  live     and  keep    His        Word. 


AAA 


l^-^i' 


i9- 


L^-=- 


y^//  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Sa/ictus  shall  then  be  sung: 

I4 


^tt7tT-<5* 7^ ^ ^- 


-^—^- 


:=1==1: 


Z5 S?- 


\^^ 


§ls?ft 


Ho  -  ly,     ho  -  ly,    ho  -  ly.  Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are 


^-t^t 


Y5>—^- 


-^ «>- 


P2_t2_.p^ 


fe^^=3^^ 


PR 


-(S! i& ^  — ;5i 


full 


of    Thy        glo 


rf=j3gtd: 


ry. 


J_G^_-^    -^    -^^-^       ^h' 


-tcl 


:=Mt=: 


K=JI 


men. 


fpti 


20  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from 
the  Psalter: 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord; 
And  Thy  saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom 
And  talk  of  Thy  power; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  His  mighty  acts, 
And  the  glorious  majesty  of  His  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 
And  Thy  dominion  to  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall. 

And  raiseth  up  all  that  are  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee, 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  its  season. 

Thou  openest  Thine  hand. 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  just  in  all  His  ways, 

And  holy  in  all  His  works. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him, 

To  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him; 
He  also  will  hear  their  cry  and  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  Him; 
But  all  the  wicked  will  He  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord; 

And  let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  145:  1 0-2 1, 

The  Gloria  shall  then  besting  to  the  tmisic  of  the  following  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  1  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men ; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 

2. 

The  People  sitting,  the  First  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


SECOND    3BNERAI.   OFFICE. 


21 


Then  shall  be  sung  the  foUozving  or  other  Chanty  or  a  portion  of  an 
substituted  for  the  Chanty  or  may  follow  it: 


Antiphon  may  be 


r«?-^s?-' 


Thou  art  my  |  portion,  O  |  Lord; 

I  have  said  that  I  would  ]  keep  |  Thy  |  words. 

I  entreated  Thy  face  with  my  |  whole  |  heart; 

Be  merciful  unto  me  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word. 

I  thought  I  on  my  |  ways, 

And  ttirned  my  |  feet  [  unto  •  Thy  |  testimonies. 

I  made  haste  and  de  |  lay  •  ed  |  not 

To  I  keep  |  Thy  com  |  mandments. 

The  cords  of  the  wicked  have  en  |  compass  •  ed  !  me; 
But  I  have  |  not  for  |  gotten  •  Thy  |  law. 
At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  |  thanks  •  unto  |  Thee 
Because  of  the  |  judgments  j  of  Thy  |  justice. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  |  them  that  |  fear  Thee, 

And  of  I  them  that  |  keep  Thy  |  precepts. 

The  earth  O  Iv6rd  is  ]  full  •  of  Thy  |  mercy; 

6  I  teach  I  me  Thy  |  statutes. 

Psalm  iig:  57-64. 

The  Minister  shall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 


The  People  shall  sing: 


The  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chant  or  an  A  nthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek ,  or  Latin; 
or  instead  thereof  instrumental  music  may  be  introduced. 


22 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


3. 


The  Second  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other   Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an   Antiphon   may  be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


Blessed  be  the  Lord  |  God  of  |  Israel; 
For  He  hath  visited  and  re  |  deem  •  ed  |  His  |  people, 
And  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  sal  |  vation  •  for  |  us 
In  the  !  house  •   of  His  |  servant  [  David. 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  [  holy  ]  ones, 
His  I  prophets  |  from  the  •  be  |  ginning, 
That  we  should  be  sav-ed  |  from  our  |  enemies, 
And  from  the  |  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate  us. 

To  be  merciful  |  to  our  |  fathers, 

And  to  re  |  member  •  His  |  holy  |  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  |  Abra  ]  ham, 

That  I  He  would  |  grant  •  unto  |  us, 

That  we  being  delivered  from  the  hand  |  of  our  ]  enemies, 

Might  I  serve  Him  |  without  |  fear, 

In  holiness  |  and  in  |  justice, 

Before  |  Him  through  |  all  our  ]  days. 

Luke  I:  68-ys. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian  Church, 
in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from  sin,  in  the  life 
of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment  after  death,  and 
in  the  life  everlasting. 


SECOND    GENERAL   OFFICE.  23 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  0/  the  preceding  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 

4. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth. 

Minister: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Minister: 

Let  us  pray. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according  to  Thy  Word. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  no: 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  Thy  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 


24 


GKNERAIv   OFFICES. 


The  Minute)-  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  .and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

Let  US  pray. 

The  Minister  kneeling  shall  repeat  oyie  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
Th^  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  j^ou  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was,  and 
who  is  to  come.     Amen. 


All  standi7ig,  the  Alleluia  shall  be  sung: 

ii 


<5^r<^-r«^ 


^-& 


.p2_^ ' 


Alle  j  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  |  glory,  and  |  honor,  and  |  power, 

Be  tinto  the  |  Lord  our  j  God. 

Al  I  le  I  lu  1  ia. 

5. 

The  People  sitting,  the  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  or  Hytnn  shall  be  sung. 


6. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  introduced  here,  followed  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 
772(f  HRAVENI^Y  DOCTRINE  shall  be  rrad.  the  People  standing. 
The  following  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


SECOND   GENERAL   OFFICE. 


,25 


THE  WORD. 

The  Minister  shall  say:  ,.rf-t  >/>  o^  /  j 

Give  ear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak;  and  hear,  O  earth,  the 
words  of  my  mouth. 


11 


People: 


± 


iEEi=lEizi^:iEE?g=^ 


zA~^: 


ytt- 


:li 


I  will  proclaim  the  name  [  of  the  |  Lord; 
Give  ye  |  greatness  |  to  our  |  God. 


t  nt  f>rt' 


31 


Minister: 

My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall  distil  as  the 
dew,  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender  herb,  and  as  showers  upon  the 
grass. 

People: 

He  is  the  Rock  His  |  work  is  |  perfect; 
For  I  all  His  |  ways  are  |  judgment. 

Minister: 

For  the  Word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  His  works  are  done  in 
truth. 

People:  ? 

-■  He  loveth  |  justice  •  and  |  judgment; 
\  '■       The  earth  is  ftill  of  the  |  mercy  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made;  and  all  the  host 
of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 

People: 

For  He  spake  and  \  it  was  |  done; 
He  commanded  |  and  it  ]  stood  |  fast. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  gave  the  Word;  great  is  the  host  of  them  that  bear  the 
tidings. 


People: 


Bless  ye  God  in  the  |  congre  j  gation. 

Even  the  Lord  [  from  the  |  fountain  •  of  [  Israel. 


!  lA  !  bdT 


26 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


Minister:  ■ 

And  in  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear  the  words  of  the  Book,  and  the 
eyes  of  the  blind  shall  see  out  of  darkness. 

People: 

1= 


:-^: 


i^i: 


iPi 


^smm 


.(2.. 


-ti2- 


itzzzi 


-k2— 


-f2- 


F=F 


]1 


— r 

The  eyes  of  the  blind  |  shall  be  |  opened, 

And  the  ears  of  the  |  deaf  shall  |  be  un  |  stopped. 

Minister: 

To  the  law  and  to  the  testimony;  if  they  speak  not  according  to 
this  Word,  it  is  because  there  is  no  light  in  them. 


People: 


In  God  is  my  salvation  !  and  my  |  glory; 
He  is  the  |  Rock  |  of  my  |  strength. 


-,[, 


Minister: 

The  grass  withereth,  and  the  flower  fadeth,  but  the  Word  of  our 
God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

People: 


UlifpiSPgi^pfefliP 


t^ 


:g_i-Ei: 


-<2_, 


v-v- 


O  praise  the  Lord  |  all  ye  |  nations;  N--oW  ^<S 

Praise  [  Him  |  all  ye  |  people; 

For  His  mercy  is  |  great  •  toward  |  us; 

And  the  truth  of  the  |  Lord  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation;  whom  shall  I  fear?  the 
Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid .? 

People:  ,-,.: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him,  ^      .^ 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,   A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

Th6  I  Al  I  migh  ]  ty.     Amen. 


SECOND    GENERAI.   OFFICE.  27 

7. 

The  People  sitting;  an  Interlude  shall  here  follow. 
A  Hynm  or  Psalm  0/ Praise  shall  be  sung. 


The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 


The  Sermon  shall  here  follow. 

The  People  shall  then  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glory  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

A  Hytnn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offering  shall  be  brought  forward. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  follow: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


The  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  which  the  Minister  shall  close  the  Word 
and  retire. 


THIRD  GENERAL  OFFICE. 
1. 

An  Introit  shall  be  sttng. 

Having  ejitered,  and  opened  the  Word,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 

The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel   before  tlie 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  e3'es. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dvvellest  in  the  heavens. 

Minister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord. 

People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us. 

Minister: 

Let  me  hear  Thj^  loving  kindness  in  the  morning. 

People: 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Alinistc)-: 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  go. 

People: 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mj'  soul. 

(28) 


THIRD    GENERAI,   OFFICE.  29 

77!^  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

O  Lord,  we  have  wandered  from  Thy  way;  we  have  offended 
against  Thy  law;  we  have  cherished  evil  lust  and  sinful  desire;  we 
have  yielded  to  the  cares  and  anxieties  of  the  world;  we  are  not  con- 
tent with  our  lot;  our  heart  is  cold  and  our  faith  is  weak;  we  sup- 
plicate Thy  mercy  and  forgiveness;  grant  unto  us  the  power  to  turn 
aside  from  our  sinful  ways,  that  we  may  follow  Thee  by  acts  of  daily 
repentance  in  a  life  of  obedience  to  Thy  law,  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

Minister:  , ,.         , , 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  us.  .    r  r 

People: 

O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

Minister: 

Show  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord. 

People: 

And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 

The  Minister  may  here  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we 
also  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,   forever.     Amen. 

Minister: 

O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  folloiuing  he  said  or  sung  by  tlie  Minister  and  People  together: 

Help  US,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Th}'  name;  and 
deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  name's  sake.     Amen. 


30 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


F:i=bd=^=p^ 


,;'    r 


Help  us,  O   God  of     our    sal  -  va-tion,   for  the   glo  -  ry     of    Thy  name; 


(g     •- 


— =^1 — r-r 


(Z—(S- 


^-^^. 


I  I 


And  de-Hv-er  us, and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  name's  sake.  A    -    men. 


SpJUpSeEl^U 


i    I 


A /I  standing-,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord, 

77!^  Sanctus  shall  then  be  sung: 


ho    -    Iv       is     the     Lord      of       Hosts; 


^=^-- 


^^^^^m 


His     glo   -  ry 
A        A       -«- 


the 


ness     of 


all 


the        earth; 


1=: 


~-f^ 


THIRD   GENERALr  OFFICE. 


31 


FT  J-J=B 


M- 


133: 


H^P 


His     glo  -  ry     is     the      ful  -  ness   of     all       the      earth.       A -men. 


^igS3$fi^ipi|igifiia 


The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  frotti. 
the  Psalter: 

I  will  extol  Thee,  my  God,  O  King; 

And  I  will  bless  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee; 

And  I  will  praise  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised; 
And  His  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

Generation  to  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works, 
And  shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  Thy  majesty, 
And  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  Thy  terrible  acts; 
And  I  will  declare  Thy  greatness. 

They  shall  pour  forth  the  memory  of  Thy  great  goodness, 
And  shall  sing  of  Thy  justice. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful; 
Slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all, 

And  His  tender  mercies  are  over  all  His  works. 

Psalm  145:  i-g. 


The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung. 


m-- 


i 


^B^i^^^ 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


P 


32 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


2-  I 

The  People  sitting,  the  First  Lesson  shall  be  read.  '-. 

Then  shall  be  sung  the  followiyig  or  other   Chanty  or  a  portion  of  an   Antiphon   may  be\ 

siibstituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it:  ■ 


■S 


^-^ 


u 


«^r. 


Siii^^iiga 


:p=t: 


^^^^^m 


Praise  ye  the  name  |  of  the  j  Lord; 
Praise  Hini  6  ye  [  servants  |  of  the  [  Lord; 
Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
In  the  courts  of  the  |  house  of  |  our  |  God. 

Praise  the  Lord    for  the  |  Lord  is  [  good;  '  ^  -j^^i^ 

Sing  praises  to  His  |  name    for  |  it  is  |  pleasant.    ' 
For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  |  for  Him  j  self, 
And  Israel  |  for  His  |  own  pos  |  session. 

For  I  know  that  the  |  Lord  is  j  great,  ''^ 

And  that  our  Lord  |  is  a  |  bove  all  |  gods.  .  v--  - 

Whatsoever  He  willeth  the  |  Lord  |  doeth, 
In  heaven  and  in  earth    in  the  |  sea  •  and  in  |  all  |  deeps. 

Psahn  ijs:  1-6. 

The  Minister  shall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 


im^s 


and 


men. 


-ffl (Z. 


The  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chant  or  an  Anthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek,  or  Lattn; 
or  instead  thereof  instrumental  music  tnay  be  introduced. 


The  Second  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


THIRD    GENERAL   OFFICE. 


i3 


Then  shall  br  sung  the  following  or  other   Chant,  or  a  portion  nf  an  Antiphon    may   be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


p. 


-f=2 


^— ^' 


-P^ 


1 


i 


Now  let  Thy  servant  O  Lord  de  |  part  in  |  peace, 

Ac  I  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word; 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  |  Thy  sal  |  vation, 

Which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  |  face  of  |  all  |  people; 

A  light  to  I  lighten  •  the  |  Gentiles,  > 

And  the  glory  |  of  Thy  |  people  |  Israel.  Luke  2:  2^-32: 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian 
Church,  in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from 
sin,  in  the  life  of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment 
after  death,  and  in  the  life  everlasting. 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  preceding  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come. 

The  [  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth. 

Minister; 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  merc3\ 

Minister: 

Let  US  pra}'. 


34  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according-  to  Thy  Word. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adulter^'. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  Th}-  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 


THIRD    GENERAL   OFFICE. 


35 


The  Minister  shall  then  say; 

Let  us  pray. 

The  Minister  kneelivg  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing,  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you    and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was, 
and  who  is  to  come.     Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  be  sung: 


,<9 1 ^^ «!3 1 ««3 ■■ 


:^: 


I 


M=±L^=^: 


^^- 


i 


« 


f2 S— , 


;=g 


m\ 


-^— r-^ 


1  I        I 


t=x 


^^ 


Alle  1  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  |  glory,  and  |  honor,  and  |  power, 

Be  finto  the  |  Lord  our  |  God. 

Al  I  le  I  lu  i  ia. 


5. 

The  People  sitfj'no-,  iJie  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  or  Hymn  shall  be  sin/g. 


The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  introduced  here,  followed  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 
The  HEAVENLY  DOCTRINE  shall  be  read,  the  People  standing. 
Thefollovnng  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


36 


GENERAIv   OFFICES. 


THE  CHURCH. 

The  Minister  shall  say. 

And  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth;  for  the  former  heaven 
and  the  former  earth  were  passed  away;  and  there  was  no  more  sea. 

People: 


± 


i^H: 


-.-=x- 


-G2^- 


1=- 


i 


:s22: 


-42: 


I    I 


S 


Praise  ^^e  the  I  Lord  of  |  hosts; 

For  the  Lord  is  good    for  His  |  mercy  |  is  for  j  ever. 

Minister: 

And  I.  John,  saw^  the  holy  city  New  Jerusalem,  coming  down  from 
God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband. 

People: 

God  is  King  of  ]  all  the  |  earth; 
God  I  reigneth  j  over  •  the  [  nations. 

Miyiister: 

And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven  saying,  Behold,  the  taber- 
nacle of  God  is  with  men. 

People: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  |  them  that  }  fear  Him 
That  glorj^  ma}'  |  dwell  |  in  our  |  land. 

Minister: 

And  He  will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be  His  people,  and 
God  Himself  shall  be  with  them,  their  God. 

People: 

Sing  praise  to  the  Lord  who  |  dwelleth  •   in  |  Zion; 
Declare  a  |  mong  the  |  people  •  His  |  doings. 

Minister: 

And  God  shall  wnpe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes;  and  there  shall 
be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any 
more  pain;  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. 

People: 

Again  shall  be  heard  the  voice  of  joy  and  the  !  voice  of  j  gladness, 
The  voice  of  the  bridegroom  j  and  the  j  voice  •  of  the  j  bride. 


THIRD    GENERAI.    OFFICK.  .  37 

Minister: 

And  He  that  sat  upon  the  throne  said,  Behold,  I  make  all  things  new. 

People: 

I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  j  Thee  O  |  God; 
I  will  sing  I  praises  |  unto  |  Thee. 

Minister': 

And  one  of  the  seven  angels  vSpake  with  me,  saying,  Come,  I  will 
shew  thee  the  bride,  the  Lamb 's  wife. 

People: 

And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should  j  be  ar  |  rayed 
In  fine  |  linen  |  clean  and  |  white. 

Minister: 

And  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  to  a  great  and  high  mountain, 
and  shewed  me  the  great  city,  the  holj'  Jerusalem,  descending  out  of 
heaven  from  God. 

People: 

As  we  have  heard  |  so  •  have  we  |  seen, 
In  the  city  |  of  the  |  Lord  of  |  hosts. 

Minister: 

And  the  city  lieth  foursquare,  and  the  length  is  as  large  as  the 
breadth.     And  the  length  and  the  breadth  and  the  height  of  it  are  equal. 

People: 


Siiilis|i«i=^iil=ip||p 


I 

Let  us  be  glad  |  and  re  \  joice, 

And  give  j  glory  |  unto  |  Him; 

For  the  marriage  of  the  |  Lamb  is  |  come, 

And  His  |  wife  hath  |  made  her  •  self  |  ready. 

Minister: 

Blessed  are  they  that  are  called  to  the  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For    I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


38  .  GENERAL    OFFICES. 

7. 

T}ie  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  here  follow. 

A  Hyynn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Sermon  shall  here  follow. 

The  People  shall  then  rise,  atid  the  Miyiister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glory  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.      Amen. 

A  Hy?nn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offering  shall  be  brought  for^uard. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  ynore  suitable  Prayers. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  follow: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


The  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  which  the  Minister  shall  close  the  Word 
and  retire. 


FOURTH  GENERAL  OFFICE. 
1. 

A  n  Introit  shall  be  sung. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  Word,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 

The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel   before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  eyes. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

Afinister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord. 

People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us. 

Minis  let : 

Let  me  hear  Thy  loving  kindness  in  the  morning. 

People: 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Minister: 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  "go. 

People 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

(39) 


40  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

The  Miyiister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

O  Lord,  we  confess  before  Thee  our  sins  and  manifold  trans- 
gressions, beseeching  forgiveness  and  mercy,  imploring  power  and 
help  to  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  commandments,  that  our  hearts 
may  turn  unto  Thee,  and  open  to  receive  the  blessings  of  Thy 
bounteous  mercy  and  grace.     Amen. 

Minister: 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  to  our  prayer. 

People: 

Attend  to  the  voice  of  our  supplication. 

Minister: 

Draw  near  unto  us,  and  have  mercy  upon  us. 

People: 

For  Thou  art  the  rock  of  our  salvation. 

The  Minister  may  here  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

Alinister: 

O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  folloiuing  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  People  together: 

Heavenly  Father,  graciously  hear  us;  hear  the  petitions  we  offer 
before  Thee;  let  Thy  mercy  rest  upon  us. 


FOURTH    GENERAL    OFFICE. 


4t 


PP 


m- 


Heaven-ly  Fa  -   ther,     gra  -  cious-ly     hear    us;      )    .  ^, 

Hear      the  pe-ti-tions  we        of    -    fer   be  -  fore  Thee;  )  ^ 


-;2 t^ J^ 


:t:-t^ 


D.  C.   Heaven-li 


Fa    -    ther,    gra  -  cious-ly   hear     \x&:  {Pass  to  the  Close.) 
D.  C.  I  Close.         '  ~  ' 

I  -^-         I   \_*     -i9-        -♦•  '^  -i9-      -i&-        -^ 


mer  -  ov 


rest      up 
I 


on      us;     Hear  our  prayer!    Hear  our  prayer 

I 

<^ - -^ (2 _-_  ^2 , I |__ 


EzEEESe 


-^ 


-(5?- 


11 


^4//  standing,  the  Minister  i  ft  all  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Miyiister: 

Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Sanctus  shall  the>i  be  sung: 

Ho-ly,  ho-ly,  ho-ly,Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy 

II    \\        -(^.  ' 


-l9-<5^ 


^—a 


^iPitj^^fite^ii: 


II 


ry,  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy    glo 


ry- 


A    -  men. 


42  GENtRAI.   OFFICES. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  Jvad  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from  th> 
Psalter:  \ 

Who  in  the  heavens  can  be  compared  to  the  Lord  ? 

Who  among  the  sons  of  the  gods  can  be  likened  to  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatl}'  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints, 

And  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  round  about  Him. 

O  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto  Thee  ? 
Or  to  Thy  truth  round  about  Thee  ? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea; 

When  the  waves  thereof  arise.  Thou  stillest  them. 

Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is  slain; 
Thou  hast  scattered  Thine  enemies  with  Thy  strong  arm. 

The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is  Thine;  j 

As  for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  Thou  hast  founded  them.    : 

The  north  and  the  south.  Thou  hast  created  them; 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm; 

Strong  is  Thy  hand,  and  high  is  Thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  support  of  Thy  throne: 
Mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  Thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound; 

They  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 
In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day; 

And  in  Thy  justice  shall  they  be  exalted. 

For  Thou  art  the  glor>^  of  their  strength; 

And  in  Thy  favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 
For  the  Lord  is  our  shield; 

And  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  King.  Psalm  8():  6-18 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  following  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

F6r  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,   A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  j  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 

2. 

The  People  sitting,  the  Fust  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


FOURTH    GENERAL   OFFICE. 


43 


Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other  Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an   Antiphon   may  be 
substituted  for  the  Chanty  or  may  follow  it: 


3=^ 


i=t 


igfeP 


■^-z^ 


z^-^ 


■zr 


■■c^-s^ 


&e 


ft^ 


-^-S4-  - 


-i9- 


1 1 


l^{^=Pfff^ggg3Eigaggga 


It  is  good  to"  give  thdnks  |  unto  •  the  j  Lord, 

And  to  sing  praise  to  Thy  |  name  O  |  Thou  most  |  High; 

To  show  forth  Thy  mercy  |  in  the  |  morning, 

And  Thy  I  truth  |  in  the  |  night. 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings   and  up  |  on  the  |  psaltery; 
Upon  the  harp  |  with  a  |  joyful  |  sound; 
For  Thou  O  Lord  hast  made  me  glad  |  through  Thy  |  work; 
I  will  rejoice  in  the  |  works  |  of  Thy  |  hands. 

How  great  are  Thy  |  works  O  |  Lord; 

Thy  I  thoughts  are  |  very  |  deep. 

A  brutish  man  |  knoweth  |  not; 

Neither  doth  a  |  fool  •  under  |  stand  |  this. 

When  the  wicked  spring  f6rth  |  as  the  |  grass, 
And  all  the  workers  of  in  |  iqui  |  ty  do  |  flourish, 
Then  shall  they  be  de  |  stroyed  •  for  |  ever, 
But  Thou  O  Lord  art  most  |  high  for  |  ever  |  more. 

Psalm  g2:  i-8. 

The  Minister  shall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 
The  People  shall  sing: 


The  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chant  or  an  Anthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek,  or  Latin; 
or  ijistead  thereof  instrumental  music  may  be  introduced. 


The  Second  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


44  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

Tlien  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  olher   Chant,  or  a  poHion  of  an  Antiphon   may   Ih. 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  viay  follow  it: 


T 

Unto  I  Him  that  |  lov  •  ed  |  us, 

And  washed  us  from  our  |  sins  in  j  His  own  |  blood, 
And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto  |  God  |  and  His  |  Father, 
To  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  |  ever  •   and  j  ever.     A  j  men. 

Behold  He  j  cometh  |  with  |  clouds; 

And  every  eye  shall  see  Him  and  [  the}'  who  |  pierc  •  ed  \  Him; 

And  all  the  |  tribes  •   of  the  |  earth  shall  j  wail 

Because  of  Him  |  even  [  so,   A  |  men. 

i  am  I  Alpha  |  and  O  |  mega, 

The  Beginning  and  the  [  End  |  saith  the  |  Lord, 

Who  is  and  who  was  |  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  ]  Al  I  migh  |  ty.  Revelation  i:  s-8. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almight}'  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  vSacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Wa}'  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian 
Church,  in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from 
sin,  in  the  life  of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment 
after  death,  and  in  the  life  everlasting. 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  suftg  to  the  music  of  the  preceding  Chant: 

Glory  and  [  might  be  |  unto  j  Him, 

For  1  ever  •  .and  |  ever,  A  '  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  |  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  '  hiiorh  I  tv.     Amen. 


FOURTH    GENERAI.   OFFICE.  45 

4. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth 

Minister: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Minister: 

Let  us  pray. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according  to  Thy  Word. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Thou  Shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face.  j 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain.  j 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.  A 

Thou  shalt  not  steal.  '■■^' 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  Thy  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it,.  Thou 
Shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 


46 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


T}if  Minister  shall  then  say: 

Let  US  pray. 

The  Afinistrr  kneeling  shall  repeat  one  o;  tnore  suitable  Prayers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing,  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was. 
and  who  is  to  come.     Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  he  sung: 


P^^<g-  -»-4 


}^ssmm 


&^: 


a^^  <z..  <2 jjzrp"  |2-^_  (2 


Al  I  le  I  lu  I  ia. 

vSalvation  and  |  glory,  and  |  honor,  and  |  power, 

Be  I  unto  •  the  |  Lord  our  |  God, 

Al  I  le  I  lu  I  ia. 


5. 

The  People  sitting,  the  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  or  Hymn  shall  be  sung. 


iiitippira 


The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  introduced  here,  foil ozued  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 
The  HEAVENLY  DOCTRINE  shall  be  read,  the  People  standing. 
ThefoUovnng  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


FOURTH    GENERAL    OFFICE.  47 

FAITH. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

These  things  saith  He  that  is  holy,  He  that  is  true,  He  that  hath 
the  key  of  David,  He  that  openeth,  and  no  man  shutteth;  and  shutteth 
and  no  man  openeth. 

People: 


i 


iS^^^g^§i=j^E£^E=^iEg^ 


Seek  the  Lord  |  and  His  |  strength; 
Seek  His  j  face  j  ever  |  more. 

Afinistef: 

I  know  th}'  works;  behold,  I  have  set  before  thee  an  open  door,  and 
no  man  can  shut  it. 

People: 

He  shall  open  and  j  none  shall  |  shut; 

And  He  shall  |  shut  and  |  none  shall  |  open. 

Minister: 

For  thou  hast  a  little  strength,  and  hast  kept  my  Word,  and  hast 
not  denied  my  name. 

People: 

He  preserveth  the  soul  |  of  His  |  saints; 

He  delivereth  them  from  the  |  hand  |  of  the  [  wicked. 

Minister: 

Hold  that  fast  which  thou  hast,  that  no  man  take  thy  crown. 

People: 

Thy  testimonies  are  [  wonder  |  ful; 
Therefore  |  doth  my  \  soul  |  keep  them. 

Afinister: 

Here  is  the  patience  of  the  saints;    here   are   they  that  keep   the 
commandments  of  God  and  the  faith  of  Jesus. 

People: 

The  Lord  exalteth  the  horn  j  of  His  |  people, 
And  the  |  praise  of  |  all  His  |  saints. 


43 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


Minister: 

Behold,  the  devil  shall  cast  some  of  you  into  prison,  that  ye  may 
be  tried;  and  ye  shall  have  tribulation  ten  da3'S. 

People: 


:it3: 


m 


:3^a: 


<^ )S — J— si -s- 


^m^: 


£ 


:r-r^ 


e; 


See  my  affliction  and  de  j  liver  j  me; 
For  I  do  {  not  for  |  get  Thy  |  law. 


-I 


Miyiister: 

Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a  crown  of  life. 

People: 

I  will  fear  no  evil  for  |  Thou  art  [  with  me, 
Thy  rod  and  Thy  j  staff  they  I  comfort  j  me. 

Mimsler: 

He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  unto  the 
churches. 


iiiilifipplilSlllli 


~~^       j1z:;:i:izic>2 


Teach  me  Thy  |  way  O  1  Lord; 

I  will  I  walk  I  in  Thy  |  truth; 

Unite  m}'  heart  to  |  fear  Thy  ]  name. 

And  I  will  glorify  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever  j  mpre.. 

Minister: 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  bleSvSed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 
For  I  ever  •   and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  j  is  to  1  come, 
The  i  Al  j  migh  j  t\-.     Amen. 


FOURTH    GENERAL   OFFICE.  49 

7. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  hete  follow. 

A  H}t.mn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Sermon  shall  here  follow, 

'^lie  People  shall  then  rise,  and  tlie  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glory  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offering  shall  be  brought  forward. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  07te  or  7n ore  suitable  Prayers. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  follozv: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


The  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  2vhich  the  Minister  shall  close  the  Wo)  d 
and  retire 


FIFTH  GENERAL  OFFICE. 
1. 

A  n  hitroit  shall  be  sung. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  IFord,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 

The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  ej'es. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

Minister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord. 

People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us, 

•    Minister: 

Let  me  hear  Th}'  loving  kindness  in  the  morning. 

People: 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Minister: 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  go. 

People: 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

(50) 


FIFTH    GENERAI.   OFFICE.  5 1 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

O  Lord,  we  have  sinned  against  Thee;  we  have  not  obeyed  Thy 
law;  our  way  is  corrupt  and  defiled;  we  have  cherished  ill  will 
against  our  neighbor;  we  have  not  put  our  trust  in  Thee;  grant  us 
Thy  saving  power,  that  we  may  have  strength  to  do  Thy  will;  for 
Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father  and  our  Redeemer,  Thy  name  is 
from  everlasting.     Amen. 

Minister: 

Hear  us   O  Lord,  when  we  call. 

People: 

And  withhold  not  Thy  tender  mercies  from  us. 

Minister: 

Turn  Thou  us  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  we  shall  be  turned. 

People: 

For  Thou  art  the  Lord  our  God. 

The  Minister  may  here  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer". 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we 
also  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Minister: 

O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  following  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  People  together: 

The  Lord  our  God  hear  our  prayer,  and  incline  our  hearts  unto 
Him,  that  we  may  live  and  keep  His  Word. 


52 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


.j/rc_j — 1 — \ L 

— ^-«  — ^  — \-\-~ — ^ 


=tpds;4 


,9_^_-»_  _^ 


«P 


•-• 


;aEa: 


The  Lord  our  God 

I 


hear     our    prayer, 


and      in 


aiiiiillElii 

I        I        I 


:g^; 


1  ^/i  r  I 


:d5^=i3-=iF^ii 


cline     our 

-'9-it'-*i — •  -  F^ 1 — 


J 


—     3?  . 


hearts  un-to       Him,  that  we  may  live     and  keep    His       Word. 

j±  ^  ^      ^.        -fS.  I^  -^-    ^  .     _    ■  ■'^- 


issgig^i 


p^ptlp 


td 


- : — r    — r-s^  -^ L^mi C" 


A II  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Praise  3'e  the  Lord. 

The  Sanctus  shall  then  be  sung: 


rM- 


-jstuT^- 


^^-•-^ 


Z5 5^ 


:=J^ 


-(S( -ri 1 1- 


Ho  -  ly,     ho  -  ly,    ho  -  ly,  Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are 


r— r 


r-r~F-F 


^fiiiC 


m 


h=--=^-i 


pp. 


P^^^|-N^^-^^=^i^^M=W 


full 


of    Th^ 


-lo 


ry. 


men. 


m^ 


^J^_:gi_^j;?;^^,JM_^^«_      q]^L_  JUL,, 


ES^ 


:ME 


KeI; 


-ffi- 


M 


FIFTH   GFNERAI.   OFFICE. 


53 


The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from  the 
Psalter: 

O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people; 

Sing-  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  High  is  terrible; 
He  is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us, 
And  the  nations  under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us, 
The  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  He  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout, 

The  lyord  with  a  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praise  to  our  God,  sing  praise; 
Sing  praise  to  our  King,  sing  praise. 

For  God  is  King  of  all  the  earth; 
Sing  ye  praise  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  nations; 

God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  His  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together. 

The  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham; 
For  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God; 

He  is  greatly  exalted. 


Psalm  47. 


The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sufig: 


P  ^  -a^ 


m 


hr 


^p 


£ 


I 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  [  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


2. 


The  People  sitting^  the  First  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


54 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other  Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an  Antiphon   may  b» 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  ur  may  follow  it: 


^^^i!5i-F^^2I^_&*2_|i2J^&; 


m 


O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord   call  up  |  on  His  |  name; 
Make  kn6wn  His  |  deeds  a  |  mong  the  |  people. 
Sing  unto  Him   sing  |  psalms  •  unto  |  Him. 
Talk  ye  of  |  all  His  [  wondrous  |  works. 

Glory  y^  in  His  |  holy  |  name; 

Let  the  heart  of  th^m  re  |  joice  that  |  seek  the  |  Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord  |  and  His  |  strength ; 

S^ek  His  [  face  for  |  ever  |  more. 

Remember  His  marvelous  works  that  |  He  hath  |  done; 
His  wonders  and  the  |  judgments  |  of  His  |  mouth; 
O  ye  seed  of  Abra  [  ham  His  |  servant, 
Ye  sons  of  ]  Jacob  |  His  |  chosen. 

He  is  the  |  Lord  our  |  God ; 
His  judgments  |  are  in  |  all  the  |  earth. 
He  hath  remembered  His  |  covenant  •  for  [  ever; 
The  Word  which  He  commanded  to  a  [  thousand  |  gener  \  ations. 

Psalm  105:  1-8. 

The  Minister  shall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 
The  People  shall  sing: 


The  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chant  or  an  A  nthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek,  or  Latin; 
or  instead  thereof  instrumental  music  may  be  introduced. 


FIFTH    GENERAL   OFFICE. 


55 


3. 

The  Second  Lesson  shall  be  read. 

Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other  Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an  Antiphon   may   be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


ii.^ 


■^-z^f- 


.^-^- 


'^-^r\ 


z^^ 


iiipiiipigigifiliSe 


Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

Praise  our  |  God  all  |  ye  His  |  servants, 

And  ye  that  fear  Him   both  |  small  and  |  great. 

Al  I  le  I  lu  I  ia. 


Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

For  the  Lord  |  God  Om  |  nipo 
Let  us  be  glad  |  and  re  |  joice, 
And  give  |  glory  |  unto  |  Him; 


tent  I  reigneth. 


For  the  marriage  of  the  |  Lamb  is  |  come, 

And  His  I  wife  hath  |  made  her  •  self  |  ready; 

And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should  |  be  ar  |  rayed 

In  fine  |  linen  |  white  and  |  clean; 

For  the  |  fine  |  linen 

fs  the  I  justice  |  of  the  |  saints. 

Blessed  are  th^y  |  which  are  |  called 

To  the  marriage  |  supper  |  of  the  |  Lamb. 

Revelation  ig:  j-p. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian 
Church,  in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from 
sin,  in  the  life  of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment 
after  death,  and  in  the  life  everlasting. 


56  GENERAIv    OFFICES. 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  following  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  [  Him,  .   ^ 

For  I  ever  •   and  |  ever,  A  |  men;  '^ 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  j  is  to  [  come, 
The  I  Al  i  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 

4. 

The  Mi7iister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

.People:  ^^.i 

«'       Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth.  -- ' 

Alinister: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Minister: 

Let  us  pray. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according  to  Thy  Word. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say:  "  i  ^^^  hriA 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying.  I  am  the  Lord  thy  Got?; ^• 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face.  '^^ 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain..  ^^    s^ 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  v 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  Thy  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  a?id  People  shall  say  together: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.,  ^Amen. 


FIFTH   GENERAL   OFFICE.  57 

TSie  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

Let  US  pray. 

The  Minister  kneeling  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers.  ^  ' 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was,  and 
who  is  to  come.     Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  be  sung: 


_  ^ 

AUe  I  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  |  glory,  and  |  honor,  and  |  power, 

Be  tinto  the  |  Lord  our  |  God. 

Al  I  le  I  lu  I  ia. 

5. 

The  People  sitting,  the  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  or  Hymn  shall  be  sung. 

6. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  intioduced  here,  followed  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 
The  HEAVENLY  DOCTRINE  shall  be  read,  the  People  standing. 
The  following  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


58 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


REPENTANCE. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Wash  you,  make  you  clean;  put  away  the  evil  of  your  doings  fron, 
before  mine  eyes;  cease  to  do  evil;   learn  to  do  well. 

People: 


;g 


m 


^^=g- 


:i1=z:: 


^ 


m 


-f^ .—(2 


-J(2l 


-(22- 


m 


Purge  me  with  hyssop    and  |  I  shall  •  be  |  clean; 
Wash  me  and  |  I  shall  •  be  |  whiter  •  than  \  snow. 

Minister: 

Amend  your  ways  and  your  doings,  and  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
your  God. 

People: 

ly^t  me  I  not  •  be  a  |  shamed. 

Let  not  mine  enemies  j  triumph  |  over  |  me. 

Alinister: 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 

People: 

0  Lord  be  merciful  |  unto  |  me; 

For  I  I  have  [  sinned  •  a  |  gainst  Thee. 

Minister: 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

People: 

1  ackn6wledge  my  |  sin  •  unto  |  Thee, 
And  mine  iniqui  |  ty  have  |  I  not  I  hid. 

Minister: 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  and  dwell  for  evermore. 


FIFTH    GRNFRAL   OFFICE. 


59 


People: 


I  said  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  j  unto  •  the  j  Lord, 
And  Thou  forgavest  the  in  |  iqui  •  ty  |  of  my  |  sin. 

Minister: 

Repent  and  turn  from  all  your  transgressions;  so  iniquity  shall  not 
be  3^our  ruin.  For  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth, 
saith  the  Lord  God;  wherefore  turn  ye  and  live. 

People: 

He  healeth  the  |  broken  •  in  [  heart, 
And  I  bindeth  |  up  their  |  wounds. 

Minister: 

As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the 
wicked,   but  that  the  wicked  turn  from  his  w^ay  and  live. 

People: 

Turn  Thou  us  unto  j  Thee  O  |  Lord, 
And  I  we  /  shall  be  |  turned. 

Minister: 

Turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways;  for  why  will  ye  die,  O  house 
of  Israel  ? 
People: 


isiiiiiSiiifeii^Si 


Let  us  search  and  [  try  our  |  ways. 
And  tlirn  a  |  gain  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord; 
Let  us  lift  up  our  heart  |  with  our  |  hands 
Unto  I  God  !  in  the  I  heavens. 

Minister: 

Then  shall  ye  dwell  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  hath  given  unto 
you  and  to  your  fathers  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  [  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  wds   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

Th6  !  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


6o  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

TJie  People  sitting,  an  hiterlude  sliall  here  follow. 

A  Hymn  or^  Psalm  of  .Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  vSon,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Se)  7)ion  shall  here  follow. 

The  People  shall  then  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glory  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

AMymn  or  Psahn  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offering  shall  be  bi  ought  foiiuard. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayets, 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  folloiv: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


The  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  which  the  Minister  shall  close  the  Word 
and  retire. 


SIXTH  GENERAL  OFFICE. 

n\-^n  Introit  shall  be  sjuig. 
'Having  entered,  and  opened  the  Word,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 
The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  lis  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker, 

All  kneeling,  the  Mitiister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  eyes. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

■  Minister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord. 

V.' 

-  People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us. 

Minister: 

Let  me  hear  Thy  loving  kindness  in  the  morning. 

People. 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Minister: 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  go. 

People: 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

(6i) 


62  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

O  Lord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  grant  unto  us  the  knowledge  of  Thy 
truth,  that  we  may  put  away  all  unholy  thought  and  sinful  desire;  that 
we  may  walk  in  uprightness  before  Thee,  and  speak  the  truth  in  our 
hearts;  that  we  may  live  in  the  honor  and  fear  of  the  Lord;  and  that  in 
a  life  of  daily  repentance  we  may  cherish  good  will  to  our  neighbor,  and 
love  Thee,  our  Father  and  our  God,  forever.     Amen. 

Minister: 

O  Lord,  let  not  our  iniquities  prevail  against  us. 
People: 

And  purge  away  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Minister: 

And  w^e  shall  fear  Thee,  O  Lord. 

People: 

And  declare  the  works  of  our  God. 

The  Minister  may  here  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 


O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  following  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  awrf  People  together: 

Heavenly  Father,  graciously  hear  us;  hear  the  petitions  we  offer 
before  Thee;  let  Thy  mercy  rest  upon  us. 


SIXTH    GENERAL   OFFICE. 


63 


PP 


Heaven-ly  Fa  -   ther,     gra  -  cious-ly     hear    us; 

Hear      the  pe-ti-tions  we       of    -    fer   be  -  fore  Thee- 


Let 


Thy 

I 


m^M^mM^^mm 


ther,    gra -cious-ly   hear     \xs:  {Pass  to  the  Close .) 

D.  c.  \  aos7. 


rest      up    -    on      us;     Hear  our  prayer!    Hear  our  prayer! 


-^ ^" r^ ^ C^U— •—- 1-^2 f^— r-  ^— r~J ^-r -. 


All  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  Sanctus  shall  then  be  sitng: 

Ho-ly,  ho-ly,  ho-ly, Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy 


fee=i^-fedftiftzbfe2r-.a;:s=-u-H=Egzrfq:g:E=53d1^ 


glo 


ry,  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy   glo    -     ry.        A   -men. 


^$M 


^i 


t^ — i — 

19- 


w 


64  GENERAL   OFFICES. 


The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from  thi 
Psalter:  \ 

How  loveh'  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  \ 

My  soul  longeth,  3-ea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the  Lord;  1 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  cry  out  for  the  living  God.  j 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house,  ^ 

And  the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young. 
Even  Thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 
Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house; 

They  shall  be  still  praising  Thee. 
Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  Thee; 

In  whose  heart  are  Thy  ways. 
Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  weeping  make  it  a  spring; 

The  early  rain  also  covereth  it  with  blessing. 
Thej^  go  from  strength  to  strength; 

They  shall  appear  before  God  in  Zion. 

0  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  hear  my  prayer; 
Give  ear,  O  God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of  Thine  anointed. 
For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  stand  at  the  door  in  the  house  of  my  God, 

Than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 
For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield; 

The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory; 
No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly.  , 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Thee.  f 

Psalm  84. 


The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  following  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  \  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •   and  |  ever,  A  j  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  1  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  1  ty.     Amen. 


2. 

The  People  sitting,  the  First  Lesson  shall  he  read. 


SIXTH    GENERAL   OFFICE. 


65 


Then  shall  be  sung  the  folloiving  or  other   Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an  Antiphon    may   be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


xz.^a 


ei?: 


<^^2^f^a 


i^giSiSPiS^^ 


f: 


Hear  my  cry  O  God    |  hearken  •  to  my  |  prayer; 
From  the  end  of  the  |  earth  I  |  call  •  unto  |  Thee. 
When  my  |  heart  |  faileth, 
Lead  me  to  the  |  Rock  •  that  is  |  higher  •  than  |  I. 

For  Thou  art  a  |  refuge  •  for  |  me; 

A  tower  of  strength  from  the  |  face  |  of  the  |  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  Thy  taber  |  nacle  •  for  |  ever; 

I  will  trdst  in  the  |  shadow  |  of  Thy  |  wings. 

For  Thou  O  God  |  hearest  •  my  |  vows; 

Thou  givest  me  the  heritage  of  |  those  that  |  fear  Thy  j  name. 

Thou  addest  days  to  the  {  days  •  of  the  j  king; 

His  years  from  gener  |  ation  •  to  |  gener  j  ation. 

He  dwelleth  before  |  God  for  |  ever; 

O  impart  mercy  and  trlith    |  let  |  them  pre  |  serve  Him. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  to  Thy  j  name  for  |  ever; 

That  I  may  |  daily  •  per  j  form  my  |  vows.  Psalm  6i. 

The  Minister  shall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 


The  People  shall  sing: 


A 


^m^i 


men        and 

I 


r- 

The  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chant  or  an  A  nthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek,  or  Latin,- 
or  instead  thereof  instrumental  music  may  be  introduced. 


66 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 

3. 


The  Second  Lesson  shall  be  read. 


Then   shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other   Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an   Antiphon   may  be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


■^- 


ZS2: 


J 


r^— ^- 


"■CS>- 


--^ 


|.^. 


m 


-ar^-Zi—T^- 


Z5|- 


-i=M 


•^£»- 


I 


:^E2: 


-P P2- 


Now  is  come  sal  |  vation  •  and  |  strength, 
And  the  kingdom  |  of  our  |  God, 
And  the  |  power  |  of  His  |  Christ. 

For  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  |  is  cast  |  down. 

Who  did  ac  |  cuse  |  them 

Before  our  |  God  |  day  and  |  night. 

And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood 

And  by  the  word  |  of  their  |  testimony; 

And  they  lov-ed  not  their  [  lives  |  unto  |  death. 

Salvation  |  to  our  |  God 

Who  sitteth  up  |  on  the  |  throne. 

And  to  the  Lamb   for  I  ever  •  and 


ever.     A  |  men. 

Revelation  12:  10. 


7:  10. 


The  J\Ii*^ister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian  Church, 
in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from  sin,  in  the  life 
of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment  after  death,  and 
in  the  life  everlasting. 


SIXTH    GENERAI^   OFFICE.  67 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sjitig  to  the  music  of  the  preceding  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  |  Him, 

For  ever  and  |  ever,  A  j  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  is  to  come  |  the  Al  |  migh  |  ty.     Amen, 

4. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth. 

Minister: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Minister: 

Let  us  pray. 

All  kneeling,  the  Mintster  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according  to  Thy  Word. 

I 

The  Afinister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Afinister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying.  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  Thy  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us.  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 


68 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
Xhy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

The  Miyiister  shall  then  say: 

Let  US  pray. 

The  Minister  kneeling  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was,  and 
who  is  to  come.     Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  be  sung: 


n  i< 

1 

[        1 

1 

1      1 

II 



1  ^ 

_S 

-^ — '^- 

CEZ>     II 

^     1    ^ 

L^— 1 

^225^ 

^*- 

■--S^ 

i^^ 

'^    a- 

.-^■^    11 

Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  glory  and     honor,  and  '  power, 

Be  unto  the  Lord  our  God     Alle     lu  \  ia. 


The  People  sitting,  the  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  or  Hymn  shall  be  sung. 


6. 


The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  introduced  here,  followed  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 
TA^  HEAVENLY  HOQ-TRIS-E  shall  be  7-ead.  the  People  standing. 
The  following  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


SIXTH    GENERAI,   OFFICE. 

REGENERATION. 


69 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  which 
is  in  the  midst  of  the  paradise  of  God. 

People: 

I 


The  Lord  will  make  her  wilderness  j  like  |  Eden, 
And  her  desert  like  the  |  garden  |  of  the  |  I,ord. 

Minister: 

He  that  overcometh  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the  second  death. 

People: 

God  is  my  rock   and  |  my  sal  |  vation; 
I  shall  I  not  be  |  greatly  |  moved. 

Minister: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  hidden  manna. 

People: 

The  afflicted  shall  eat  |  and  be  |  filled;  *      j 

They  shall  |  praise  the  |  I^ord  that  {  seek  Him.  ■ 

Alinister: 

He  that  overcometh,  and  keepeth  my  works  unto  the  end,  to  him 
will  I  give  power  over  the  nations. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  [  and  my  [  shield; 
And  with  my  {  song  |  will  I  |  praise  Him. 

Minister: 

He  that  overcometh,  the  same  shall  be  clothed  in  white  raiment; 
and  I  will  not  blot  his  name  out  of  the  book  of  life. 

People: 

I  will  rejoice  |  in  the  |  Lord, 

I  will  exult  in  the  |  God  of  |  mv  sal  [  vation. 


70 


GENERAL    OFFICES. 


Minister: 

Him  that  overcometh  will  I  make  a  pillar  in  the  temple  of  my  God, 
and  he  shall  go  no  more  out. 

People: 


I^IL^    eJ     i  E-   _i        M     3 1^ 

-^—  -^—\\ 

f  "^-S  -t|_3  L-,  i-g    Eg    1  N 

^j  ^  Ff  f  1^  r"  p?  "^  Fs 

|>^ --^ L__ \^ ^__^s -_ 

^i=—rs—}\ 

Praise  Him  ye  that  stand  in  the  house  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
In  the  courts  of  the  j  house  \  of  our  |  God. 

Minister: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  grant  to  sit  with  me  in  mj'  throne, 
even  as  I  also  overcame,  and  am  set  down  with  my  Father  in  His  throne. 

People: 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  !  bow  •  ed  [  down; 
For  the  |  Lord  j  loveth  •   the  i  just. 

Mifiister: 

He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things;   and  I  will  be  his  God, 
and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

People: 


Siiliii 


iiiiii 


The  Lord  sitteth  up  |  on  the  |  flood; 


mm 


Yea  the  |  Lord  •  sitteth  |  King  for  |  ever. 
The  Lord  wnll  give  strength  |  to  His  |  people; 
The  Lord  will  |  bless  His  |  people  •  with  j  peace. 

Afinister: 

Amen.     Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and  thanksgiving,  and 
honor,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our  God  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


SIXTH    GENKRAL   OFFICE.  71 

7. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  Ihere  follow. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Se}  nion  shall  here  follow. 


The  People  shall  tJien  rise,  a/id  the  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glory  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.      Amen. 


A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offering  shall  be  brought  forward. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  foUo7v: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


The  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  which  the  Minister  shall  close  the  Word 
and  retire. 


SEVENTH  GENERAL  OFFICE. 
1. 

An  Introit  shall  be  sung. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  IFotd,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture 

The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  mine  eyes. 

People: 

O  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

Minister: 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  O  Lord 

People: 

Be  merciful  unto  us. 

Miriister: 

Let  me  hear  Thy  loving  kindness  in  the  morning. 

People: 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

Minister: 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  shall  go. 

People: 

For  unto  Thee  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

(72) 


SEVENTH    GENERAI.   OFFICE.  73 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  draw  near  unto  us  and  fill  us  with  Thy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  humbly  confess  our  sins,  and  receive  power  from  on 
high  to  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments,  through  Thy  mercy, 
O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Minister:  5 

Turn  unto  us,  O  Lord,  in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies. 

People: 

And  hide  not  Thy  face  from  us. 

Minister: 

For  we  acknowledge  our  transgression. 

People: 

And  our  sin  is  ever  before  us. 

Minister: 

And  we  shall  walk  in  Thy  strength. 

People: 

And  make  mention  of  Thy  salvation. 

The  Minister  may  here  introduce  a  suitable  Prayer. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we 
also  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

Miyiister: 

O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  trespasses. 

People: 

As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  following  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  People  together: 

Help  US,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  name;  and 
deliver  us,  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  name's  sake.     Amen. 


74 


GENERAL    OFFICES. 


PP 


Help    us,     O      God        of      our 


sal  -  va  -    tion, 


for 


the 


ry       of 


Thy   name; 


I 

And      de    -    liv  -  er  us,    and 


purge     a    -  way  our  sins,      for 


Thv  name  s  sake.   A 


All  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

The  zianctus  shall  then  be  sung: 


-6^ — 

-25"  — 


:=1: 


:4zg: 


:=J: 


=]: 


-gT 


Ho'  ^   ly, 

-a a 


ho   -    ly,         ho   -    ly       is     the     Lord      of       Hosts; 

h2-         .f2.  .(2.;.  JL        JL       JL         .,2-         -^  .(2.. 


SEVENTH   GENERAIv   OFFICE. 


75 


J 4 


tf (2 


-5^ 


1 


His 


glo 


ry 


the 


ful  -  ness     of 


P^^^ 


=£=E: 


(2. 


all 


?: 


the 


earth; 


-K2- 


iESE33=3^3EFEa^Z^EB^EiE3EEEEE^F^ 


His 


iE! 


glo 


I 
ry     is     the 


zE=t:: 


ful 


ness 


of     all       the 


earth. 


A -men. 


-| [ 


-^- 


iifii 


77;^  Minister  and  People  shall  read  iy 
Psalter: 


alley  nate  liyies  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from  the 


Sing  to  the  Lord,  O  ye  just; 

Praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 
Praise  the  Lord  with  the  harp; 

Sing  unto  Him  with  the  psaltery  of  ten  strings. 
Sing  unto  Him  a  new  song: 

Play  skilfully  with  a  loud  noise. 
For  the  Word  of  the  Lord  is  right; 

And  all  His  works  are  done  in  truth. 
He  loveth  justice  and  judgment; 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  mercy  of  the  Lord. 
By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made; 

And  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 
He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  a  heap; 

He  layeth  up  the  deeps  in  storehouses. 
Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord ; 

Let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him, 
For  He  spake,  and  it  was  done; 

He  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 
The  Lord  maketh  void  the  counsel  of  the  nations; 

He  hath  overturned  the  devices  of  the  people. 
The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever, 

The  thoughts  of  His  heart  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  33. 


i-fi. 


76 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


The  Gloria  shall  then  be  snug  to  the  music  of  the  following  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The     Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


Ike  People  sitting,  the  First  Lesson  shall  be  read. 

Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other  Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an  Antiphon  may  be 
substituted,  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


And  in  that  day  |  thou  shalt  |  say, 
C  I  Lord  I  I  will  |  praise  Thee. 
Behold  God  is  |  my  sal  |  vation; 
I  will  triist  j  and  not  |  be  a  |  fraid. 

For  the  Lord  Jehovih  is  my  |  strength  and  |  song; 
He  also  is  be  |  come  |  my  sal  |  vation; 
And  with  joy  shall  ye  |  draw  |  waters 
From  the  ]  fountains  |  of  sal  |  vation. 

Amd  in  that  day  |  shall  ye  |  say, 
Praise  the  Lord    |  call  up  |  on  His  |  name, 
Declare  His  doings  a  |  mong  the  |  people, 
Make  mention  that  His  I  name  |  is  ex  |  alted. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord    for  He  hath  |  done  great  |  things 

This  is  I  known  in  |  all  the  |  earth. 

Cry  out  and  shout   thou  in  |  habitant  •  of  |  Zion; 

For  great  is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  |  in  the  |  midst  of  |  thee. 

Isaiah  12 


The  Minister  shall  read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  the  People  standing. 


SEVENTH  -GENERAL   OFFICE. 


The  People  shall  sing: 


2-1==-— 5 


^±±4: 


-7^ 


3= 


d: 


i=i==ir^si 


and 


J^it. 


A 

a- 


■7^ 

men. 


7^/i<?  People  sitting,  the  Choir  may  then  sing  a  Chant  or  an  A  nthem  in  Hebrew,  Greek,  or  Latin; 
or  instead  thereof  instrumental  music  may  be  introduced. 

3. 

The  Second  Lesson  shall  be  read. 

Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  other   Chant,  or  a  portion  of  an   Antiphon    may  be 
substituted  for  the  Chant,  or  may  follow  it: 


^^- 


■^S" 


;E=?=B 


'■hi     'I 


EEETz 


— r-^— rS"- 1 1 


42- 


mm- 


AVorthy  is  the  Lamb  |  that  was  |  slain, 

To  receive  |  power,  and  |  riches,  and  |  wisdom, 

And  strength  and  |  honor,  and  |  glory,  and  |  blessing. 

Blessing  and  honor  and  |  glory,  and  |  power, 

Be  unto  Him  that  |  sitteth  •  up  |  on  the  |  throne, 

And  unto  the  Lamb  for  |  ever  •  and  [  ever.     A  |  men.     Rev.  j,-  12,  ij. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  together: 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  the  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the 
world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain 
of  wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense 
of  the  Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian 
Church,  in  the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from 
sin,  in  the  life  of  charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment 
after  death,  and  in  the  life  everlasting. 


The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung  to  the  music  of  the  preceding  Chant: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  j  ever,   A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  is  to  come  |  the  Al  j  migh 


ty.     Amen. 


78  GENERAL   OFFICES, 

4. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Who  made  the  heaven  and  the  earth.  ; 

Minister: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear  Him. 

People: 

To  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

Mitiister: 

Let  us  pray. 

All  kneeling^  the  ^livister  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  let  our  supplications  come  before  Thee. 

People: 

And  deliver  us  according  to  Thy  Word. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  a  suitable  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house.     , 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

Lord  have  mercj'  upon  us,  and  write  Thy  law  in  our  hearts. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Hear,  O  Lord,  the  petitions  of  Thine  unworthy  servants;  and  grant 
unto  us,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our  enemies,  may  serve  Thee 
without  fear,  all  the  days  of  our  life.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Our  Lord  spake  also  these  words: 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 


SEVENTH    GENERAL   OFFICE.  79 

The  Minuter  shall  then  say: 

Let  us  pray. 

The  Minister  kneeling  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Pravers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing,  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was, 
and  who  is  to  come.      Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  he  sung: 


1^^ 


-'9—p 


Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  j  glory,  and  |  honor,  and  |  power, 

Be  unto  the  Lord  our  God  |  Alle  |  lu  f  ia. 


5. 

The  People  sitting,  the  Third  Lesson  shall  be  read. 
A  Psalm  01  Hymn  shall  be  sung. 

6. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  be  introduced  here,  followed  by  a  Period  of  Silence. 
The  HEAVENLY  DOCTRINE  shall  be  read,  the  People  standing. 
Thefollovimg  or  other  portion  of  an  Antiphon  shall  then  be  sung: 


8o 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


LOVE,   CHARITY  AND  WORKS. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Son  of  Man  shall  come  in  the  glon-  of  His  Father  with  His 
angels;  and  then  He  shall  reward  every  man  according  to  his  works. 

People: 

iu-fe 


m 


'AT^^UnC, 1_^353 — IT 


-«- 


-0-  p 

I   I 


SH 


-G> — r 


:(S2- 


i 


The  just  shall  give  thanks  ]  unto  •  Thy  \  name; 
The  tipright  shall  {  dwell  \  In  Thy  |  presence. 

Minister: 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  in  heaven. 

People: 

Remove  from  me  the  |  way  of  !  lying; 
And  gracioush-  |  grant  !  me  Thy  |  law. 

Minister: 

If  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep  the  commandments. 

People: 

Blessed  are  the  perfect  j  in  the  j  way, 
Who  walk  in  the  ]  law  ;  of  the  j  Lord. 

Minister: 

If  3-e  know  these  things,  happ3'  are  3-e  if  3-e  do  them. 

People: 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  |  feareth  •  the  ;  Lord, 

That  delighteth     greatly  •   in  !  His  com  j  mandments. 

Minister: 

Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of 
itself,  except  it  abide  in  the  vine;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide 
in  me. 


People: 


Lord  Thou  hast  \  been  our  |  dwelling  place 
In  I  all  I  gener  [  ations. 


SEVENTH    GENERAL   OFFICE.  8l 

Minister: 

I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches;  he  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in 
him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit;  for  without  me  ye  can  do 
nothing. 

People: 

God  hath  spoken  once    [  twice  •  have  I  j  heard  this; 
That  power  be  |  longeth  |  unto  |  God. 

Miftister: 

Herein  is  tny  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much  fruit;  so  shall  ye 
be  my  disciples. 

People: 

Yea  the  Lord  shall  give  |  that  •  which  is  |  good; 
And  our  |  land  shall  |  yield  her  |  increase. 

Minister: 

Whosoever  heareth  these  sayings  of  mine,  and  doeth  them,  I  will 
liken  him  unto  a  wise  man,  that  built  his  house  upon  a  rock. 

People: 

Give  me  understanding  and  I  shall  |  keep  Thy  |  law; 
Yea  I  shall  observe  it  |  with  my  |  whole  |  heart. 

Minister: 

Upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my  church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall 
not  prevail  against  it. 

People: 


saiii^iiBgiiiliiP 


■^•■^-S--^- 


I  will  give  Thee  thanks  in  the  great  |  congre  |  gation; 
I  will  praise  |  Thee  a  |  mong  much  |  people; 
And  my  tongue  shall  speak  |  of  Thy  |  justice, 
And  of  Thy  praise  |  all  the  |  day  |  long. 

Minister: 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord;  neither  are 
there  any  works  like  unto  Thy  works. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For    I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  [  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


82  GENERAL   OFFICES. 

•  •\^ 
7. 

The  People  sitting,  an  Interlude  shall  here  follow. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Minister,  having  entered  the  Pulpit,  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

The  Sermon  shall  here  follow. 

The  People  shall  then  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now  to  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  be  glory  and 
dominion,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 
The  Offering  shall  be  brought  forward. 
J  All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction  shall  folloiv: 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  3'ou  all.     Amen. 


1  he  People  standing,  a  Doxology  shall  be  sung;  during  which  the  Minister  shall  close  the  Word 
and  retire.  '   " '   ■-  >^  •  ^ 


EIGHTH  GENERAL  OFFICE. 


1. 

An  Introit  shall  be  sung. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  Ji^'ofd,  the  Ministet  shall  repeat  a  Sentence  of  Scripture. 

The  People  shall  sing: 

Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;    let  us  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Th}'  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,, 
forever.     Amen. 

Minister: 

O  Lord, 

People: 


forgive  us  our  trespasses. 


As  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us. 

Then  shall  the  following  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  People  together:  ''. 

The  Lord  our  God  hear  our  prayer,  and  incline  our  hearts  unto 
Him,  that  we  may  live  and  keep  His  Word.     Amen. 


The  Lord 


I 


:Eg— J!=Eg; 


IEg^ 


our 

I 


God    hear  our  prayer,  and  in-cline    our  hearts  un-to 


•— #— rf2 


r=f= 


lK=L)fi 


:^ 


--s^- 


Him.  that 


^m 


^g- 


1=1: 


1=F=:1: 


^— :i- 


may 


-t: 


and    keep   His  Word. 


^T *^-s^ 

A 


IMiMS 


men. 


m^m^^^mi 


r-^-r 


(83) 


^r=f 


84 


GENERAL   OFFICES. 


All  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Glory  be  to  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

People: 

He  is  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

Mhiister: 

Amen.     Praise  }'e  the  Lord. 

The  Sancius  shall  then  be  sung: 
P 


i 


:T= 


IPJ^ 


L(2. 


glo  -  ry      is      the     ful 


I      I    " 
ness   of      all 


the  earth. 


— F — fc^- 


r — r 


r 


■i — r 


mmmm 


The  Minister  and  People  shall  read  in  alternate  lines  the  following,  or  other  Selection  from  the 
Psalter: 

In  Judah  is  God  known; 

His  name  is  great  in  IsraeL 
In  Salem  also  is  His  tabernacle, 

And  His  dwelling  place  in  Zion. 
There  brake  He  the  arrows  of  the  bow, 

The  shield,  and  the  sword,  and  the  battle. 
Thou  art  more  glorious  and  excellent 

Than  the  mountains  of  prey. 
The  stouthearted  are  spoiled, 

They  have  slept  their  sleep; 

And  none  of  the  men  of  might  have  found  their  hands. 


EIGHTH   GENERAL   OFFICE.  -  85 

At  Thy  rebuke,  O  God  of  Jacob, 

Both  the  chariot  and  horse  have  fallen  into  a  deep  sleep. 
Thou,  even  Thou,  art  to  be  feared; 

And  who  may  stand  in  Thy  sight  when  Thou  art  angry  ? 
Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from  heaven; 

The  earth  feared  and  was  still. 
When  God  arose  to  judgment. 

To  save  all  the  afflicted  of  the  earth. 
For  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  Thee; 

The  remainder  of  wrath  shalt  Thou  restrain. 
Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  Lord  your  God; 

Let  all  that  be  round  about  Him  bring  presents  unto  Him  that  is  to 
be  feared. 
He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes; 

He  is  terrible  to  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

Psalm  yd. 

The  Gloria  shall  then  be  sung: 


mMmMW^M^^^ 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  |  is  to  |  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 

2. 

The  People  sitting,  one  or  more  Lessotis  shall  be  read, 

A  Psalm  or  Hymn  shall  be  sung;  a  portion  0/ an  A  ntiphon  may  be  added  or  substituted. 

A  Lesson  tnay  here  be  read,  followed  by  a  Psalm  or  Hymn. 

The  Minister   may  then   read  a  portion  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel,  or  from  the  General 
Doctrine. 

An  Lnterlude  shall  follow,  after  which  there  may  be  a  Period  of  Silence. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  then  be  sung. 

The  Sermon  shall  hete  follow. 

The  remainder  of  the  Service  shall  be  the  same  as  in  the  First  General  Office. 


Hnttpbone. 

I. 

ADVENT  OF  THE  LORD. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

I  will  put  enmity  between  thee  and  the  woman,  and  between  thy 
seed  and  her  seed;  He  shall  bruise  thy  head,  and  thou  shalt  bniise  His 
heel. 

People: 


I 


1==1=P 


-^ 


r^iiigi^i^i 


f^ 


-gt 


-J 


1=11^1=1 


The  Lord  shall  make  bare  His  !  holy  |  arm. 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  see  the  sal  |  vation  ]  of  our  |  God. 

Mimster:  ^^'^    '  '^' 

The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah,  nor  the  lawgiver  from 
between  his  feet,  until  Shiloh  come;  and  unto  Him  shall  the  obedience 
of  the  people  be. 

People: 

I  wait  for  the  Lord    my  |  soul  doth  |  wait, 
And  in  His  |  Word  |  do  I  |  hope. 

Minister: 

I  shall  see  Him  but  not  now;  I  shall  behold  Him  but  not  nigh. 
There  shall  come  a  Star  out  of  Jacob,  and  a  Sceptre  shall  rise  out  of 
Israel. 

People: 

Out  of  Zion  the  perfection  of  beauty  1  God  shall  ]  shine. 
Our  God  shall  come  |  and  shall  |  not  be  |  silent. 

(86) 


ADVENT   OF   THE    LORD. 


87 


Minister:  f; 

The  Lord  thy  God  will  raise  up  unto  thee  a  Prophet  from  the  midst 
of  thee,  of  thy  brethren,  like  unto  me;  unto  Him  shall  ye  hearken. 

People: 

A  fire  shall  de  |  vour  be  |  fore  Him, 

And  a  |  tempest  •  shall  |  blow  a  [  bout  Him. 

Minister: 

And  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  I  will  raise  them  up  a  Prophet  from 
among  their  brethren,  like  unto  thee;  and  I  will  put  my  words  in  His 
mouth;  and  He  shall  speak  unto  them  all  that  I  shall  command  Him. 

People: 


■pi=a. 


-s^ 


-v=x 


mmi 


^ga 


I 

They  shall  lift  |  up  their  |  voice; 

For  the  majesty  of  the  |  Lord  |  from  the  |  sea. 

Glorify  the  Lord  |  in  the  |  fires. 

The  name  of  the  Lord  |  God  of  [  Isra  |  el. 


Minister: 


O  Lord,  we  have  waited  for  Thee;  the  desire  of  my  soul  is  to  Thy 
name,  and  to  the  remembrance  of  Thee;  with  my  soul  have  I  desired 
Thee  in  the  night;  yea,  with  my  spirit  within  me  will  I  seek  Thee  in 
the  morning. 


People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say-. 

Behold,  a  virgin  shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  Son,  and  shall  call  His 
name  Immanuel. 


People: 


Awake,  awake    put  on  thy  1  strength  O  |  Zion; 
Put  on  thy  beautiful  |  garments  |  O  Je  |  rusalera.  ■ 

Minister: 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have  seen  a  great  light;  they 
that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the  shadow  of  death,  upon  them  hath  the  light 
shined. 

People: 

The  Lord  sent  a  word  |  into  |  Jacob, 
And  I  it  hath  ]  lighted  •  on  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given;  and  the 
government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder;  and  His  name  shall  be  called 
Wonderful,  Counsellor,  God,  the  Mighty,  Father  of  Eternit}',  Prince  of 
Peace. 

People: 

Thine  enemies  shall  submit  themselves  |  unto  |  Thee. 
All  the  j  earth  shall  |  worship  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day,  Lo,  this  is  our  God;  we  have 
waited  for  Him,  and  He  will  save  us;  this  is  the  Lord;  we  have  waited 
for  Him,  we  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  His  salvation. 

People: 

My  soul  shall  glory  j  in  the  f  Lord; 
The  afflicted  shall  |  hear  |  and  be  [  glad. 


ADVENT   OF  THE    LORD. 


89 


Minister: 

And  thou  Bethlehem  Ephratah,  though  thou  be  little  among  the 
thousands  of  Judah,  yet  out  of  thee  shall  He  come  forth  unto  me  that 
is  to  be  ruler  in  Israel. 

People: 

Lo  we  heard  of  [  Him  in  |  Ephratah; 

We  found  Him  in  the  ]  fields  |  of  the  |  forest. 

Minister:  \ 

In  His  days  Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel  shall  dwell  safely; 
and  this  is  His  name  whereby  He  shall  be  called,  The  Lord  our  Justice. 

People: 

Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength    O  |  arm  •  of  the  ]  Lord; 
Awake   as  |  in  the  |  ancient  |  days. 

Minister: 

Sing  and  rejoice,  O  daughter  of  Zion;  for,  behold,  I  come,  and  I 
will  dwell  in  the  midst  of  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 


People: 


m^^^^^^^^ 


ISiBiSiSEisitefeB 


[t=^L.p._^.^.. .p-^ . 

I  will  greatly  rejoice  |  in  the  |  Lord, 

My  soul  shall  be  |  joyful  |  in  my  |  God; 

For  He  hath  cloth-ed  me  with  the  garments  |  of  sal  ]  vation, 

He  hath  c6ver-ed  me  |  with  the  |  robe  of  ]  justice. 

Minister: 

Be  silent,  O  all  flesh,  before  the  Lord;  for  He  is  raised  up  out  of 
His  holy  habitation. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  )  Al  I  migh  ]  ty.     Amen. 


90 


ANTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  she  shall  bring  forth  a  Son,  and  thou  shalt  call  His  name  Jesus, 
for  He  shall  save  His  people  from  their  sins. 


People; 


m 


:c22: 


-^s*- 


-^'- 


-P2- 


i 


The  Lord  Jehovih  is  my  1  strength  and  j  song; 
And  He  has  be  |  come  }  my  sal  |  vation. 

Alinister: 

Behold,  there  came  wise  men  from  the  east  to  Jerusalem,  saying, 
Where  is  He  that  is  born  king  of  the  Jews? 

People: 

Thy  throne  is  establish  |  ed  of  |  old; 
Thou  I  art  from  {  ever  |  lasting. 

Minister: 

And  shepherds  were  abiding  in  the  field,  keeping  watch  over 
their  flock  by  night.  And  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them, 
and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round  about  them;  and  they  were  sore 
afraid. 


People: 

Praise  the  Lord  O  ye  servants  j  of  the  |  Lord, 
Praise  the  |  name  j  of  the  j  Lord. 

Minister: 

And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not;  for,  behold,  I  bring  you 
good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

People: 

I  will  praise  |  Thee  for  |  ever, 
Because  !  Thou  |  hast  |  wrought. 


ADVENT   OF  THE    LORD. 


91 


Alinistej-: 

For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  David  a  Savior,  which 
is  Christ  the  Lord. 


People: 

Let  heaven  and  earth  [  praise  j  Him; 

For  God  will  save  Zion    and  ]  build  the  |  cities  •  of  j  Judah. 

Mimster: 

And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of  the  heavenly 
host  praising  God,  and  saying.  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on 
earth  peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

People: 


^M'^^^M^M^^^ 


1 1 

J. 


'^-'-^-^-'zs: 


I    I 


-^-^  -^ 


Hear  the  Word  of  the  Lord  I  O  3'e  ]  nations, 
And  declare  it  in  the  |  isles  |  from  a  |  far; 
He  that  scattered  Isra  |  el  will  j  gather  him, 
And  keep  him  |  as  a  [  shepherd  •  his  j  flock. 

A/mzsler: 

O  Lord,  revive  Thy  work  in  the  midst  of  the  years,  in  the  midst  of 
the  years  make  known;  in  wrath  remember  mercy. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  I  is  to  |  come, 

The  j  Al  I  migh  ]  ty.     Amen. 


II. 


EVANGKIvIZATlON. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth 
good  tidings,  that  publisheth  peace;  that  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good, 
that  publisheth  salvation;  that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth. 

People: 


Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  |  up  the  1  voice; 
With  the  voice  to  |  gether  [  shall  they  |  sing. 

Minister: 

O  Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  get  thee  up  into  the  high 
mountains;  O  Jerusalem,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy  voice 
with  strength. 

People: 

Shake  thyself  |  from  the  |  dust; 
Arise   and  sit  |  dowm  j  O  Je  [  rusalem. 

Minister: 

Lift  Up  thy  voice,  be  not  afraid;  say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Behold 
your  God. 

People: 

Behold  the  Lord  God  will  come  with  a  ]  strong  [  hand, 
And  His  \  arm  shall  I  rule  for  ]  Him. 

Minister: 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me;  because  the  Lord  hath 
anointed  me  to  preach  good  tidings  to  the  poor;  He  hath  sent  me  to 
bind  up  the  broken  hearted;  to  proclaim  liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the 
opening  of  the  prison  to  them  that  are  bound;  to  proclaim  the  acceptable 
year  of  the  Lord. 

.     (92) 


EVANGELIZATION.  93 

People: 

Praise  the  L6rd   call  up  j  on  His  |  name, 
Declare  His  |  deeds  a  |  mong  the  |  people. 

Minister: 

Proclaim  all  these  words  in  the  cities  of  Judah,  and  in  the  streets  of 
Jerusalem,  saying.  Hear  ye  the  words  of  this  covenant,  and  do  them. 

People: 

He  will  teach  us  ]  of  His  |  ways. 
And  we  will  |  walk  |  in  His  |  paths. 

Minister: 

I  have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem,  which  shall 
never  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night. 

People: 

I  will  mention  the  mercies  [  of  the  |  Lord, 

And  His  great  goodness  j  to  the  |  house  of  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

Cry  aloud,  spare  not,  lift  up  thy  voice  like  a  trumpet,  and  show 
my  people  their  transgression,  and  the  house  of  Jacob  their  sins. 

People: 

Help  me  O  |  Lord  my  |  God; 

O  save  me  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  mercy. 

Minister: 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice,  harden  not  your  heart. 

People: 

^  I 

Save  us  O  |  Lord  our  j  God, 
And  !  gather  •  us  |  from  the  |  nations. 
To  give  thanks  (into  Thy  |  holy  |  name, 
And  to  j  triumph  j  in  Thy  |  praise. 

Minister: 

His  name  shall  endure  forever;  His  name  shall  be  continued  as  long 
as  the  sun;  and  men  shall  be  blessed  in  Him;  all  nations  shall  call  Him 
blessed. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  ]  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come 

The  1  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


P* 


94 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and  villages,  teaching  in  their 
synagogues,  and  preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom. 

People: 


Si 


^i: 


iEl 


^- 


.^.- 


:t=: 


:]i 


2 €i.- 

— r 

And  He  heal-ed  |  all  their  |  sickness 
And  all  dis  |  ease  a  |  mong  the  j  people. 

Minister: 

But  when  He  saw  the  multitudes,  He  was  moved  with  compassion 
on  them,  because  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered  abroad,  as  sheep 
having  no  shepherd. 

People: 

The  Lord  hath  comfort  |  ed  His  |  people, 
And  will  have  |  mercy  •  on  j  His  af  |  fiicted. 

Minister: 

Then  saith  He  unto  His  disciples,  the  har\^est  truly  is  plenteous,  but 
the  laborers  are  few.  Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  He 
will  send  forth  laborers  into  His  harvest. 

People: 

He  shall  send  from  |  heaven   •   and  |  save  me; 
God  shall  send  forth  His  |  mercy  |  and  His  |  tinith. 

Minister: 

And  He  said  unto  them.  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the 
gospel  to  ever}^  creature.  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be 
saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not  shall  be  condemned. 

People:  OftiiU  ffB   iOliH   Mv 

O  send  out  Thy  light  |  and  Thy  |  truth; 
Let  I  them  |  lead  |  me. 

Minister: 

This  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be  preached  in  all  the  world  for  a 
witness  unto  all  nations. 


EVANGELIZATION.  95 

People: 

Declare  His  gloty  a  |  mong  the  [  nations, 
His  I  wonders  •  a  {  mong  all  |  people. 

Minister: 

There  is  nothing  covered,  that  shall  not  be  revealed;  and  hid  that 
shall  not  be  known. 

People: 

I  will  de  I  clare  for  j  ever; 

I  will  sing  praise  |  to  the  I  God  of  [  Jacob. 

Minister: 

What  I  tell  you  in  darkness,  that  speak  ye  in  light;  and  what  ye 
hear  in  the  ear,  that  preach  ye  upon  the  housetops. 

People: 

And  His  voice  was  like  the  voice  of  j  many  |  waters; 
And  the  earth  did  |  shine  j  with  His  |  glory. 

Minister: 

And  other  vSheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this  fold;  them  also  I  must 
bring,  and  the}^  shall  hear  my  voice;  and  there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  one 
Shepherd. 

People: 


I 


Give  ear,  O  |  vShepherd  •  of  |  Israel, 
Thou  that  leadest  |  Joseph  |  like  a  |  flock, 
Thou  that  dwellest  be  |  tween  the  |  cherubim. 
Shine  forth  and  |  come  for  |  our  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

I\Iy  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  the^^  follow  me;  and 
I  give  unto  them  eternal  life;  and  they  shall  never  perish,  neither  shall 
an3'  man  pluck  them  out  of  my  hand. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  ]  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  ]  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  I  ty.     Amen. 


96 


ANTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

I  was  in  the  spirit  on  the  Lord's  day,  and  heard  behind  me  a  great 
voice  as  of  a  trumpet,  saj-ing,  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  First  and  the 
Last. 

People: 


Let  INIount 

Let  the  |  daughters 

Minister: 

What  thou  seest,  write  in  a  book,  and  send  to  the  seven  churches 
which  are  in  Asia. 

People: 

O  Lord  be  merciful  |  unto  j  us; 
Because  !  we  have  |  waited  •  for  j  Thee. 

Minister: 

Write  the  things  which  thou  hast  seen,  and  the  things  which  are, 
and  the  things  which  shall  be  hereafter. 

People: 

The  Lord  hath  brought  |  forth  our  I  justice; 

Come  let  us  declare  in  Zion  the  |  work  •  of  the  '  Lord  our  [  God. 

ATin  ister: 

In  the  days  of  the  voice  of  the  seventh  angel,  when  he  shall  begin 
to  sound,  the  mystery  of  God  shall  be  finished,  as  He  hath  declared  to 
His  serv^ants  the  prophets. 


People: 

His  seed  shall  en 


dure  for  !  ever. 


And  His  throne  j  shall  be  |  as  the  j  sun. 

Minister: 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of  many  waters,  and 
as  the  voice  of  great  thunder;  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  harpers  harping 
with  their  harps. 

People: 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  up  |  on  the  |  waters; 
And  the  !  God  of  ;  glor>'  |  thundereth. 


EVANGElvIZATlON. 


97 


Minister: 

And  they  sung  as  it  were  a  new  song  before  the  throne,  and  before 
the  four  beasts,  and  the  elders;  and  no  man  could  learn  that  song,  but 
the  hundred  and  forty-four  thousand,  which  were  redeemed  from  the 
earth. 


High. 


People: 

I  will  be  glad  and  re  [  joice  in  [  Thee; 

I  will  sing  praise  to  Thy  |  name  O  |  Thou  most  | 

Minister: 

And  I  saw  another  angel  flying  in  the  midst  of  heaven,  having  the 
everlasting  Gospel  to  preach  unto  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth,  and  to 
every  nation,  and  tribe,  and  tongue,  and  people. 

People: 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth 
|,f        And  shall  |  turn  |  unto  • 

\ "  Minister: 

Saying  with  a  loud  voice,  Fear  God,  and  give  glory  to  Him;  for  the 
hour  of  His  judgment  is  come;  and  worship  Him  that  made  heaven,  and 
earth,  and  the  sea,  and  the  fountains  of  waters. 


j  shall  re  |  member, 
the  I  Lord. 


I 


r-^. 


-^-^i^^ 


ps^iiga 


the  I  prophets. 


I 
Surely  the  Lord  God  will  |  do  no  |  word 

Until  He  revealeth  His  secret  |  unto  •  His  |  servants 

The  lion  hath  roar-ed    |  who  will  •  not  |  fear? 

The  Lord  God  hath  |  spoken,  who  |  can  but  |  prophesy? 

Minister: 

Sing  with  gladness  for  Jacob,  and  shout  among  the  chief  of  the 
nations;  publivSh  ye,  praise  ye,  and  say,  O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  the 
remnant  of  Israel. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


III. 

FAITH. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Behold,  the  days  come,   saith  the  Lord,   that  I  will  make  a  new 
covenant  with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  with  the  house  of  Judah. 


And  He  hath  put  a  new  song  {  in  my 
Even  I  praise  |  unto  •  our  \  God. 


mouth, 


Minister: 

This  shall  be  the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with  the  house  of  Israel, 
After  those  days,  saith  the  Lord,  I  will  put  m}'  law  in  their  inward  parts, 
and  write  it  in  their  hearts;  and  I  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be 
my  people. 

People: 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  \  me  with  \  strength, 
And  I  maketh  •  my  j  waj-  |  perfect. 

Minister: 

And  they  shall  teach  no  more  evers'  man  his  neighbor,  and  every 
man  his  brother,  saying.  Know  the  Lord;  for  they  shall  all  know  me, 
from  the  least  of  them  unto  the  greatest  of  them,  saith  the  Lord. 

People: 

Praise  the  Lord;  for  I  know  that  the     Lord  is  \  great, 
And  that  our  God  |  is  a     bove  all  '  gods. 

Minister: 

These  are  the  words  that  ye  shall  do,  Speak  3-e  even,'  man  the  truth 
to  his  neighbor;  execute  the  judgment  of  truth  and  peace  in  your  gates; 
think  no  evil  in  3'our  heart  against  your  neighbor;  and  love  no  false 
oath;  for  all  these  things  do  I  hate,  saith  the  Lord. 

(98) 


FAITH. 


99 


People: 

Hear  me  O  God  in  the  mtiltitude  |  of  Thy  |  mercy; 
In  the  I  truth  of  |  Thy  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

Mine  eyes  shall  be  upon  the  faithful  of  the  land,  that  they  may 
dwell  with  me. 

People: 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  |  things  for  |  us; 
Where  |  of  |  we  are  |  glad. 

Minister: 

Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I  shall  lay  for  a  foun- 
dation in  Zion  a  stone,  a  tried  stone,  a  corner  stone,  a  sure  foundation. 

People: 

Though  an  host  should  en  ]  camp  a  |  gainst  me, 
My  I  heart  shall  |  not  •  be  a  |  fraid. 

Minister: 

For  the  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is  become  the  head  of  the 
corner. 

People: 


l^sp^Si^fe^ii 


^-^.  - 

1^-^ 


1^ 


iSSiigpllSipSiii 


-if' 


This  is  the  |  Lord's  |  doing; 
It  is  I  marvel  •  lous  |  in  our  ]  eyes. 
This  is  the  day  the  |  Lord  hath  |  made; 
We  will  rejoice  |  and  be  |  glad  in  |  it. 

Minister: 

In  God  will  I  praise  His  Word;  in  the  Lord  will  I  praise  His  Word. 
In  God  have  I  put  my  trUvSt;  I  will  not  be  afraid  what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  [  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was    and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  [  ty.     Amen. 


lOO 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Verily  I  say  unto  j^ou,  Whosoever  shall  say  unto  this  mountain,  Be 
thou  removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into  the  sea;  and  shall  not  doubt  in  his 
heart,  but  shall  believe  that  those  things  which  he  saith  shall  come  to 
pass;  he  shall  have  whatsoever  he  saith. 

People: 


m-- 


-f2- 


-(2Z- 


-2^- 


^=t=f= 


^1 


-r 


G6d  is  my  |  strength  and  |  power; 
And  He  j  maketh  •  my  j  way  |  perfect. 

Minister: 

Therefore  I  say  unto  you.  What  things  soever  ye  desire,  when  ye 
pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall  have  them.  ,  , 

People: 

The  Lord  is  |  gracious  •  and  |  just; 
Yea  I  our  |  God  is  |  merciful. 

Minister: 

If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye 
will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you. 


People: 


I  will  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  I  Lord  for  |  ever; 
And  the  ]  heavens  •  shall  |  praise  Thy  |  w^onders. 


Minister: 


I  am  come  a  light  into  the  world,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  me 
should  not  abide  in  darkness. 


People: 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  [  toward  •  the  |  Lord; 

For  He  shall  pluck  my  |  feet  |  out  •  of  the  |  net. 


FAITH. 


Minister: 


I  am  the  bread  of  life;  he  that  cometh  unto  me  shall  never  hunger, 
and  he  that  believeth  in  me  shall  never  thirst. 

People: 

Truly  my  soul  |  waiteth  •  on  |  God; 
From  Him  |  cometh  |  my  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

And  this  is  the  will  of  Him  which  sent  me,  that  every  one  which 
seeth  the  Son,  and  believeth  in  Him,  may  have  everlasting  life;  and  I 
will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  da}'. 


People: 


Praise  the  Lord  all  |  ye  that  |  fear  Him; 
Glorify  Him  j  all  ye  [  seed  of  j  Jacob. 


i 


Minister 


If  5'e  abide  in  my  Word,  then  are  ye  my  disciples  indeed;  and  ye 
shall  know  the  truth,  and  the  truth  shall  make  you  free. 

People: 


-<g-s^ 


•($'- 


=Tid^ 


piSlpiiipiSSIS 


i§ 


r-^i 


^  a 


£EtetE^^ 


-a-f2.. 


l&it=E=Fti^EEtEB 


rf 


F^rF 


There  is  none  like  unto  \  Thee  O  j  Lord; 
Thou  art  great   and  Thy  |  name  is  |  great  in  |  might. 
Who  shall  not  fear  Thee   O  [  King  of  |  nations  ? 
There  is  |  none  like  |  unto  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

He  that  believeth  in  me  hath  everlasting  life. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  [  ty.     Amen. 


I02 


ANTIPHONS. 


Thi  Minister  shall  say: 

These  things  saith  He  that  is  holy,  He  that  is  true,  He  that  hath 
the  key  of  David,  He  that  openeth,  and  no  man  shutteth;  and  shutteth 
and  no  man  openeth. 


People: 


Seek  the  Lord  |  and  His  [  strength; 
Seek  His  |  face  |  ever  |  more. 

Minister: 

I  know  thy  works;  behold,  I  have  set  before  thee  an  open  door,  and 
no  man  can  shut  it. 

People: 

He  shall  open  and  |  none  shall  \  shut; 

And  He  shall  |  shut  and  |  none  shall  |  open. 

Minister: 

For  thou  hast  a  little. strength,  and  hast  kept  my  Word,  and  hast 
not  denied  my  name. 

People: 

He  preser\^eth  the  soul  |  of  His  |  saints; 

He  delivereth  them  from  the  |  hand  |  of  the  |  wicked. 

Minister: 

Hold  that  fast  which  thou  hast,  that  no  man  take  thy  crown. 

People: 

Thy  testi  |  monies  •  are  |  wonderful ; 
Therefore  |  doth  my  |  soul  |  keep  them. 

Minister: 

Here  is  the  patience  of  the  saints;    here  are  they  that  keep  the 
commandments  of  God  and  the  faith  of  Jesus. 


FAITH. 


103 


Peopit 


The  Lord  exalteth  the  horn  |  of  His  |  people, 
And  the  |  praise  of  |  all  His  |  saints. 

Minister: 

Behold,  the  devil  shall  cast  some  of  you  into  prison,  that  ye  may  be 
tried;  and  ye  shall  have  tribulation  ten  days. 

People: 

See  my  affliction,  and  de  |  liver  |  me; 
For  I  do  I  not  for  }  get  Thy  |  law. 

Minister: 

Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a  crown  of  life. 

People: 

I  will  fear  no  evil  for  |  Thou  art  j  with  me, 
Thy  rod  and  Thy  j  staff  they  |  comfort  {  me. 

Minister: 

He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  unto  the 
churches. 


People: 


^-^ 


hizl^ijfesfeli 


T^ach  me  Thy  |  way  O  |  Lord; 

I  will  I  walk  I  in  Thy  |  truth; 

Unite  my  heart  to  |  fear  Thy  j  name, 

And  I  will  glorify  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever  |  more. 

Minister: 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


IV. 

REPENTANCE. 

1. 

Tlie  Minister  shall  say: 

Wash  you,  make  you  clean;  put  away  the  evil  of  your  doings  from 
before  mine  eyes;  cease  to  do  evil;  learn  to  do  well. 

People: 


'^mj^m^^^smMm 


.Cl , (3. (22         _«- 


r""" 
-_j.  I 


--1— (^ ^        -r^ f:^ ^ (^— p-i *^— •-r— s?— 11 


r 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  |  I  shall  •  be  j  clean; 
Wash  me  and  |  I  shall  •  be  |  whiter  •  than  I  snow. 

Mitiister: 

Amend  your  ways  and  your  doings,  and  obey  the  voice  of  the  I^ord 
your  God. 

People:  ' 

Let  me  |  not  •  be  a  |  .shamed,  * 

Let  not  mine  enemies  |  triumph  |  over  [  me. 

Minister: 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 

People: 

0  Lord  be  merciful  |  unto  j  me; 

For  I  I  have  |  sinned  •  a  |  gainst  Thee. 

Minister: 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

People: 

1  ackn6wledge  my  j  sin  •  unto  |  Thee, 

And  mine  iniqui  |  ty  have  |  I  not  |  hid.  '  '^irn  .- 

Minister: 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  and  dwell  for  evermore. 

(104) 


RIvPENTANCIv.  105 

People: 

I  said  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  j  unto  •  the  j  Lord, 
And  Thou  forgavCvSt  the  in  |  iqui  •  ty  |  of  my  |  sin. 

Minister: 

Repent  and  turn  from  all  your  transgressions;  so  iniquity  shall  not 
be  your  ruin.  For  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  him  that  dieth, 
saith  the  Lord  God;  wherefore  turn  ye  and  live. 

People: 

He  healeth  the  |  broken  •  in  |  heart,  '\ 

And  I  bindeth  |  up  their  |  wounds.  I 

I  ■  Minister: 

As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the 
wicked,  but  that  the  wicked  turn  from  his  way  and  live. 

People: 

Turn  Thou  us  unto  j  Thee  O  |  Lord, 
And  I  w^e  i  vShall  be 


i  Thee  O 
I  turned. 


Mi7iister: 

Turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your  evil  ways;  for  why  will  ye  die,  O  house 
of  Israel  ? 

People: 


i:fSiiSiiifeii^S3 


■^r  -^' 


-G-<5^^G-^ 


i&~^iS-Gf->-i&- 


'm^^ss 


-^^2     -G-piC 


BPENNSsggJl 


r-r 


I       '    '  II 

Let  us  search  and  |  try  our  |  ways, 
And  turn  a  j  gain  [  unto  •  the  |  Lord; 
Let  us  lift  up  our  heart  j  with  our  |  hands 
Unto  I  God  j  in  the  |  heavens. 

Minister: 

Then  shall  ye  dwell  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  hath  given  unto 
you  and  to  your  fathers  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  [  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  j  is  to  |  come. 

The  !  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


io6 


ANTIPHONS. 


T/ie  Minister  shall  say: 

Then  went  out  to  Him  Jerusalem,  and  all  Judea,  and  all  the  region 
round  about  Jordan,  and  were  baptized  in  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins. 

People: 


m 


-^ 


m 


m 


jru^ 


-7:i- 


^ 


:«:z2: 


H^ 


-iS- 


1 


I  acknowledge  |  my  trans     gressions; 
And  my  |  sin  is  j  ever  •  be  j  fore  me. 

Minister: 

The  time  is  fulfilled,  and  the  kingdom  of  God  is  at  hand;  repent, 
and  believe  the  Gospel. 

People: 

The  Opening  of  Thy  w6rds  |  giveth  |  light; 
It  giveth  under  |  standing     to  the     simple. 

Minister: 

And  His  disciples  went  forth,  and  preached  that  men  should  repent. 

People: 

I  thought  1  on  my  j  ways. 

And  ttirn-ed  my  |  feet  '  to  Thy  |  testimonies. 


They  that  be  whole  need  not  a  physician,  but  they  that  are  sick; 
for  I  am  not  come  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners  to  repentance. 


People: 


The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  i  call  up  •  on  j  Him, 
That  '  call  up  •  on  |  Him  in  ]  truth. 


Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Except  ye  be  converted,    and  become  as 
little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 


REPENTANCE. 


107 


People: 

The  afflicted  shall  see  |  and  be  |  glad; 

And  ye  that  seek  |  God,  your  |  heart  shall  |  live. 

Minister: 

Likewise,  I  say  unto  you,  there  is  joy  in  the  presence  of  the  angels 
of  God  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 

People: 

Let  them  that  love  Thy  name  re  |  joice  in  |  Thee, 
For  Thou  O  |  Lord  wilt  [  bless  the  I  just. 

Minister: 

No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father  which  sent  me  draw 
him;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. 


feiispiiiiiiaip 


iHsl 


Thou  O  I  Lord  art  |  good, 

And  I  ready  |  to  for  |  give; 

And  I  plenteous  •   in  |  mercy 

To  all  I  them  that  |  call  up  •  on  |  Thee. 


Minister 


God  hath  spoken  once;  twice  have  I  heard  this;  that  power  belongeth 
unto  God.  Also  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  is  mercy;  for  Thou  renderest  to 
every  man  according  to  his  work.  • 


People: 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


io8 


ANTIPHONvS. 

3. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Be  watchful,  and  strengthen  the  things  that  remain,  that  are  ready 
to  die;  for  I  have  not  found  th}-  works  perfect  before  God. 


People: 


\ ri ^ — I <^- 


fci^ 


P^giii 


>i:5: 


:£=t 


g-^-a 


i^fin: 


I  I 


m 


Shew  me  Thy  |  w^ays  O  j  Lord; 
And  j  teach  [  me  Thy  j  paths. 

Minister: 

Remember  therefore  how  thou  hast  received  and  heard,  and  hold 
fast,  and  repent. 

People: 

Order  my  steps  '  in  Thy  j  Word; 

And  let  not  any  iniquit}^  have  do  ■  minion  I  over  [  me. 

Mitiiste)-: 

Behold,  I  come  quickh';  hold  fast  that  which  thou  hast,  that  no  man 
take  thy  crown. 

People: 

Deliver  me  from  the  op  '  pression  •   of  |  man; 
So  j  will  I  j  keep  Th^^  j  precepts. 

Alinisier: 

As  many  as  I  love,  I  rebuke  and  chasten;  be  zealous  therefore,  and 
repent. 

People: 

Mj'  heart  is  fixed  O  God    my  |  heart  is     fixed; 
I  will  sing  and  give     praises  |  unto  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock;  if  any  man  hear  ni}"  voice, 
and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him,  and  will  sup  with  him,  and  he 
with  me. 


REPENTANCE. 


109 


People: 

Teach  me  to  |  do  Thy  |  will; 
For  I  Thou  |  art  my  |  God. 

Minister: 

These  are  they  that  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever  He  goeth. 

People: 

The  Lord  preserveth.  all  |  them  that  |  love  Him; 
But  all  the  |  wicked  •  will  |  He  de  |  stroy. 

Minister: 

These  were  redeemed  from  among  men,  the  first  fruits  to  God  and 
the  Lamb. 


People: 


My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  |  of  the  j  Lord; 
And  let  all  flesh  |  bless  His  |  holy  |  name. 

Minister:  \ 

And  in  their  mouth  was  found  no  guile;  for  they  are  without  fault 
before  the  throne  of  God. 


People: 


4-4- 


1^-^- 


-f-z^-" 


•-■2?- 


I   I   -^  II 


ftg|||Siii|fSiiiliiiiiil 


The  salvation  of  the  just  is  [  of  the  |  Lord; 
He  is  their  |  vStrength  •   in  the  |  time  of  |  trouble. 
And  the  Lord  shall  deliver  them  |  from  the  |  wicked, 
And  save  them  be  |  cause  they  |  trust  in  |  Him. 

Minister: 

The  ways  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  the  just  shall  walk  therein. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  \  unto  ]  Him, 

For  1  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


REGENERATION. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found,  call  5^e  upon  Him  while 
He  is  near;  let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man 
his  thoughts;  and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will  have  mercy 
upon  him;  and  unto  our  God,  for  He  will  abundantly  pardon. 


People: 


Make  Thy  face  to  shine  up  |  on  Thy 
Save  me  |  for  Thj-  |  mercies'  |  sake. 


serv^ant; 


Minister: 

Have  I  any  pleasure  at  all  that  the  wicked  should  die  ?  saith  the 
Lord  God;  and  not  that  he  should  turn  from  his  ways  and  live  ? 

People: 

Let  me  not  be  a  |  shamed  •   O  |  Lord; 
For  I  I  have  [  called  •  up  |  on  Thee. 

Minister: 

Cast  away  from  you  all  your  transgressions,  whereby'-  ye  have 
transgressed;  and  make  you  a  new  heart  and  a  new^  spirit;  for  why  will 
ye  die,  O  house  of  Israel  ? 

People: 

Make  haste  unto  |  me  O  |  God; 

Thou  art  my  |  help  and  |  my  de  |  liverer. 

Minister: 

Come,  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  torn,  and  He 
will  heal  us;  He  hath  smitten,  and  He  will  bind  us  up. 

People: 

Behold    I  God  is  •  mine  |  helper; 
The  Lord  is  with  |  them  •  that  up  |  hold  my  |  soul. 

(no) 


REGENERATION.  Ill 

Minister: 

And  I  will  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye  shall  be  clean; 
from  all  your  filthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols,  will  I  cleanse  you. 

People: 

Thy  Word  have  I  hid  |  in  my  [  heart, 
That  I  I  might  not  |  sin  a  •  gainst  j  Thee. 

Minister: 

A  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you,  and  a  new  spirit  will  I  put  within 
you;  and  I  will  take  away  the  heart  of  stone  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I 
will  give  you  a  heart  of  flesh.  i 

People: 

I  will  set  no  wicked  thing  be  j  fore  mine  |  eyes; 
I  hate  the  work  of  |  them  that  |  turn  a  |  side. 

Minister: 

And  I  will  put  my  spirit  within  you,  and  cause  you  to  walk  in  my 
statutes,  and  ye  shall  keep  my  judgments  and  do  them. 

People: 

I  will  run  the  way  of  |  Thy  com  |  mandments, 
For  Thou  |  shalt  en  |  large  my  |  heart. 

Minister: 

Behold,  I  will  cause  breath  to  enter  into  you,  and  ye  shall  live;  and 
ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord. 

People: 


gsii^iglsspaia 


They  that  dwell  under  His  shadow  |  shall  re  |  turn; 

The}'  shall  re  |  vive  |  as  the  |  corn, 

And  flourish  |  as  the  |  vine; 

And  the  scent  thereof  |  as  the  |  wine  of  |  Lebanon. 

Minister: 

I  will  heal  their  backsliding,   I  will  love   them    freely;  for   mine 
anger  is  turned  away  from  him;  and  I  will  be  as  the  dew  unto  Israel. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  j  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was,  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  J  ty.     Amen. 


112 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Enter  ye  in  at  the  strait  gate;  for  wide  is  the  gate,  and  broad  is  the 
wav,  that  leadeth  to  destruction,  and  many  there  be  which  go  in  thereat. 


People. 


m 


ipn: 


--1- 


j— t-t 


I 


^ — b— t: 


•— >- 


-H-ii- 


-s^- 


— p-fg !^ 


I — r 


Through  Thy  precepts  I     get  •  under  j  standing; 
Therefore  I  hate  |  every  |  false  j  way. 

Minister: 

Because  strait  is  the  gate,  and  narrow  is  the  way,  which  leadeth 
unto  life,  and  few  there  be  that  find  it. 

People: 

Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  j  unto  •  my  |  feet. 
And  a  j  light  |  unto  •  my  |  path. 

Minister: 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he 
cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God.  -s-*— '^=-'-<5' 

People: 

Blessed  is  everv'  one  that  \  feareth  •  the  |  Lord; 
That  1  walketh  |  in  His  j  wa^'S. 

Minister: 

Verily,  verih',  I  say  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and 
of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  the  kingdom  of  God. 

People: 

I  will  lift  up  my  hands  to  \  Thy  com  I  mandments; 
o,.,^    And  I  will  j  medi  •  tate  !  in  Thy  |  statutes. 

Minister: 

That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh;  and  that  which  is  born  of 
the  spirit  is  spirit. 

People: 

Praise  the  Lord  |  O  my  \  soul. 

While  I  live  |  will  I  |  praise  the  j  Lord. 


REGENERATION.  II3 

Minister; 

And  except  a  grain  of  wheat  fall  into  the  ground  and  die,  it  abideth 
alone;  but  if  it  die,  it  bringeth  forth  much  fruit. 

People: 

Have  mercy  upon  [  me  O  j  Lord, 

Thou  that  liftest  me  tip  j  from  the  |  gates  of  |  death. 

Mittister: 

He  that  loveth  his  life  shall  lose  it;  and  he  that  hateth  his  life  in, 
this  world,  vShall  keep  it  unto  life  eternal. 

People: 

Iln  God  have  I  |  put  my  j  trust; 
I* will  not  fear  what  |  flesh  can  {  do  •  unto  |  me. 

Minister: 

If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up 
his  cross  daily,  and  follow  me. 

People: 

I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  |  Lord  |  God; 

I  wull  make  mention  of  Thy  |  justice,  of  j  Thine  a  |  lone. 

Minister: 

Except  your  righteousness  shall  exceed  that  of  the  Scribes  and 
Pharisees,  ye  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

People: 


isBigiiiifeB^sijiiSii 


-^-  -(2-  Ml' 


O  bless  our  |  God,  ye  |  people. 

And  make  the  voice  of  His  j  praise  |  to  be  !  heard; 
Who  placeth  our  soul  a  |  mong  the  |  living. 
And  suffereth  not  our  |  feet  |  to  be  |  moved. 

Minister: 

Be  3^e  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is 
perfect. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  [  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


114 


aNTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Minister  shall  say:  •  " 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  which 
is  in  the  midst  of  the  paradise  of  God. 

People: 


§^fe 


u2- 


The  Lord  will  make  her  wilderness  !  like  [  Eden, 
And  her  desert  like  the  \  garden  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

Afinisier: 

He  that  overcometh  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the  second  death. 

People: 

God  is  my  rock,  and  I  my  sal  j  vation; 
I  shall  ]  not  be  |  greatly  |  moved. 

Afinisier: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of  the  hidden  manna. 

People: 

The  afflicted  shall  eat  j  and  be  ;  filled; 

They  shall  j  praise  the  j  Lord  that  [  seek  Him. 

Minister: 

He  that  overcometh.  and  keepeth  my  works  unto  the  end,  to  him 
will  I  give  power  over  the  nations. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  m}-  strength  [  and  my  ]  shield; 
And  with  my  j  song  |  will  I  |  praise  Him. 

Afinisier: 

He  that  overcometh,  the  same  shall  be  clothed  in  white  raiment; 
and  I  will  not  blot  his  name  out  of  the  book  of  life. 


People: 

I  will  rejoice  |  in  the  |  Lord, 

I  will  exult  in  the  |  God  of  |  my  sal  ]  vation. 


REGENERATION. 


115 


Minister: 

Him  that  overcometh  will  I  make  a  pillar  in  the  temple  of  my  God, 
and  he  shall  go  no  more  out. 

People: 

Praise  Him  3'e  that  stand  in  the  house  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
In  the  courts  of  the  j  house  |  of  our  |  God. 

Afinister: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  grant  to  sit  with  me  in  my  throne, 
even  as  1  also  overcame,  and  am  set  down  with  my  Father  in  His  throne. 

People: 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  [  bow  •  ed  |  down; 
For  the  |  Lord  |  loveth  •  the  |  just. 

Minister: 

He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things;  and  I  will  be  his  God, 
and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

People: 


The  Lord  sitteth  up  |  on  the  |  flood; 
Yea  the  Lord  j  sitteth  [  King  for  |  ever. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  |  to  His  |  people; 
The  Lord  will  |  bless  His  |  people  •  with  |  peace. 

Minister: 

Amen.     Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and  thanksgiving,  and 
honor,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our  God  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
People: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


VI. 

HUMILIATION  OF  THE  LORD. 

1. 

IIUMII^IATION. 
The  Minister  shall  say: 

Who  hath  believed  our  report?  and  to  whom  is  the  arm  of  the  Lord 
revealed  ? 

People: 


$- 


-Sr 


liT^iPlilSilii^^ 


-a , f2 J2         _^ "^ , '^- '^—^.-^ ^_--_i2_ 


m^j^^^^^^^^^^^ 


1 — r- 

Be  Thou  exalted  O  Ivord  in  |  Thine  own  |  strength; 
^  J     And  we  will  |  sing  and  |  praise  Th}^  |  power. 

Alinister: 

He  hath  no  form  nor  comeliness;  and  when  we  shall  see  Him,  there 
is  no  beauty  that  we  should  desire  Him. 

;  People: 

\\     Thou  art  my  God  and  [  I  will  |  praise  Thee; 
Thou  art  vny  God  |  and  I  |  will  ex  |  alt  Thee. 

Mitiister: 

He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men;  a  man  of  sorrows,  and  acquainted 
with  grief;  and  we  hid  as  it  were  our  faces  from  Him. 


Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  |  His  a  |  nointed; 
He  will  hear  Him  |  from  His  |  holy  ]  heaven. 

Minister: 

He  was  despised,  and  we  esteemed  Him  not.     Yet  He  hath  borne 
our  griefs,  and  carried  our  sorrows. 

People: 

Great  is  Thy  mere}'  |  toward  \  me; 

Thou  hast  delivered  mj-  soul  |  from  the  ]  lowest  |  hell. 

Minister: 

He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  He  was  bruised  for  our 
iniquities. 

(ii6) 


HUMILIATION    OF   THE    LORD.  II 7 

People: 

Thou  O  Lord  art  a  God  full  of  com  1  passion  •  and  |  gracious, 
Long  suffering    |  plenteous  •  in  |  mercy  •  and  |  truth. 

Minister: 

The  chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  Him;  and  with  His  stripes 
we  are  healed. 

People: 

Mercy  shall  be  built  ]  up  for  |  ever; 

Thy  truth  shalt  Thou  establish  |  in  the  1  very  |  heavens. 

Minister: 

He  was  oppressed,  and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He  opened  not  His  mouth. 

People: 

And  the  heavens  shall  praise  Thy  |  wonders  •   O  |  Lord; 
And  Thy  truth  in  the  congre  ]  gation  1  of  the  ]  saints. 

Minister: 

His  visage  was  marred  more  than  any  man,  and  His  form  more 
than  the  sons  of  men. 

People: 

Who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compar-ed  |  to  the  [  Lord  ? 

Who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  |  liken  •  ed  |  to  the  |  Lord? 

Minister: 

And  He  made  His  grave  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the  rich  in  His 
death. 


■^mMmmm^^^ 


Break  forth  into  joy    ]  sing  to  |  gether, 
Ye  waste  |  places  |  of  Je  |  rusalem; 
For  the  Lord  hath  comforted  |  His  |  people, 
He  I  hath  re  |  deemed  •  Je  |  rusalem. 

Minister: 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  His  holy  mountain;  for 
the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  )  Al  1  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

Despair. 

Tha  Alinister  shall  say: 

The  waters  are  come  into  my  soul.     I  sink  in  dee*p  mire,  where  there 
is  no  standing;  I  am  come  into  deep  waters,  and  the  floods  overflow  me. 

People: 


P 


fcg: 


:<& — 1^ 


-C QiL 1 ^_ ^ 1 — ^ _,- 


^ 


-^- 


wm 


itlZ 


-t2- 


i 


At  Th5^  re  |  buke  they  |  fled; 

At  the  voice  of  Thy  |  thunder  •  they  |  hasted  •  a  |  wa}'. 

Minister: 

My  days  are  consumed  like  smoke,  and  my  bones  are  burned  as  an 
hearth. 

People: 

The  heavens  shall  perish  but  |  Thou  •  shalt  en  |  dure; 
They  shall  wax  |  old  |  like  a  |  garment. 

Minister: 

My  heart  is  smitten,  and  withered  like  grass;  so  that  I  forget  to  eat 
my  bread. 

People: 

But  I  Thou  •   art  the  |  same, 

And  Thy  |  years  shall  |  have  no  |  end. 

Minister: 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man;  a  reproach  of  men,  and  despised  of  the 
people. 

People: 

Surely  the  wrath  of  |  man  shall  |  praise  Thee; 
The  remainder  of  |  wrath  shalt  ]  Thou  re  |  strain. 

Minister: 

My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  faileth  me;   and  the  light  of  mine 
eyes  is  gone  from  me. 

People: 

The  Lord  |  is  their  |  strength, 

And  He  is  the  saving  |  vStrength  of  |  His  a  |  nointed. 

Minister: 

My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof  from  m}'  sore;  and  my  kins- 
men stand  afar  off. 


HUMILIATION   OF   THE    LORD.  II9 

People: 

How  long  shall  the  adversary-  re  |  preach  O  |  God  ? 
Shall  the  enemy  bias  |  pheme  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever  ? 

Minister: 

My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me,   and  the  terrors  of  death  are 
fallen  upon  me. 

People:  f 

Their  Re  |  deemer  •  is  |  strong; 
The  Lord  of  ;  Hosts  |  is  His  |  name. 

Minister: 

Fear  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me,  and  horror  hath  overwhelmed 
me. 

People: 

Let  God  arise   let  His  |  enemies  •  be  |  scattered; 
And  let  them  that  |  hate  Him  |  flee  be  |  fore  Him. 

Minister: 

For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul;  he  hath  smitten  my  life 
down  to  the  ground. 

People: 

The  Lord  liveth,  and  blessed  |  be  my  |  Rock; 
And  let  the  God  of  my  sal  |  vation  \  be  ex  |  alted. 

Minister: 

My  spirit  is  overwhelmed  within  me;  my  heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

People: 


iS^tei^feiSS^^iB^ 


<5» — ■— (S*- 

^        'I 


i^sts^iai^iiiss 


The  waters  saw  Thee  O  God   the  |  waters  •  saw  j  Thee; 
They  were  afraid    |  and  the  |  deeps  were  |  moved. 
The  voice  of  Thy  thiinder  was  [  in  the  |  heaven; 
Thy  I  lightnings  j  lightened  •  the  |  world. 

Minister: 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  forever;  and  Thy  remembrance  to 
all  generations. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was.  and  who  |  is  to  j  come, 

Th4  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


I20  ANTIPHONS. 

3.  '  "gftol  V/ 

Passion  of  the  Cross.  ''^  ^^^  Ilcilrv 

The  ATinister  shall  say:  ■  ■   ^,.'.^•V\' 

My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  me  ? 

People: 


W- — (^ — -J ^ — L^ «      (223 — L — ^ -^ — L_^ ^ — L_^ IJ 


I 


I^ElE^l^i^ilii^l 


r 

Thou  art  |  holy  •   O  |  Lord, 

Thou  that  inhabit  |  est  the  |  praises  •  of  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

I  am  forgotten  as  a  dead  man  out  of  mind. 

'People: 

But  the  Lord  shall  en  ]  dure  for  |  ever; 

He  hath  pre  j  pared  •   His  |  throne  for  j  judgment. 

Minister: 

False  witnesses  did  rise  up;  they  laid  to  vay  charge  things  that  I 
knew  not. 

People: 

M}'  tongue  shall  speak  {  of  Th}^  ;  justice,'"^- ''''"^^'■^' 
And  of  Th}'  praise  |  all  the  |  day  ,  long. 

Minister:  '• 

All  thej^  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn.  ^| 

People:  M 

I  will  declare  Thy  name  |  to  my  '  brethren;  I 

In  the  midst  of  the  congre  j  gation  [  w^ll  I  ]  praise  Thee, 

Minister: 

My  heart  is  like  wax;   it  is  melted  in  the  midst  of  ni}'  bowels. 

People: 

My  praise  shall  be  of  Thee  in  the  great  !  congre  I  gation; 
I  will  pay  m}^  vows  be  j  fore  j  them  that  j  fear  Him. 

Minister: 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd;  and  my  tongue  cleaveth  to 
my  jaws;  and  Thou  hast  brought  me  into  the  dust  of  death. 

People:  ■ ,:. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  |  and  nn'  |  glor}-; 
He  is  the  |  rock  |  of  my  |  strength. 

Afinister: 

For  dogs  have  compassed  me;    the  assembly  of  the  wicked  have 
enclosed  me;  the^^  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 


HUMILIATION    OF   THE    LORD.  121 

People: 

In  God  we  ]  shall  be  |  strong; 

For  He  |  shall  tread  |  down  our  \  enemies. 

Minister: 

They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon  my  vesture. 

People: 

Thy  praise  shall  be  to  the  ends  |  of  the  |  earth; 
Thy  right  |  hand  is  |  full  of  1  justice. 

Minister: 

They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat;  and  in  my  thirst  they  gave  me 
vinegar  to  drink. 

People: 

Ijj         Verily  there  is  a  reward  |  for  the  |  just; 

"         Verily  there  is  a  God  that  |  judgeth  |  in  the  |  earth. 

Minister: 

\  gave  my  back  to  the  smiters,  and  my  cheeks  to  them  that  plucked 
off  the  hair;  I  hid  not  ni}'  face  from  the  shame  and  the  spitting. 

People: 

This  God  I  is  our  |  God 
For  I  ever  |  and  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord;  O  my  God,  be  not  far  from  me. 

People: 


1 


"^s-Jt. 


(2-^- 


"^-t 


.C2_    ^Lg     iZ-iG     (C    -^ 


^-r(^-^- 


m^m^^smm 


Pf2-^=|-^- 


He  shall  have  dominion  from  |  sea  to  |  sea, 

And  from  the  river  to  the  ]  end  |  of  the  |  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  i  bow  be  ]  fore  Him; 

And  His  ene  |  mies  shall  ]  lick  the  |  dust. 

Minister: 

The  Ivord  is  my  rock,  and  xxvy  fortress,  and  m}^  deliverer;  my  God, 
my  strength;  in  Him  will  I  trust. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  [  unto  1  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  J  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


VII. 


REDEMPTION. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Who  is  He  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  dyed  garments  from 
Bozrah?  He  that  is  glorious  in  His  apparel,  travelling  in  the  greatness 
of  His  strength. 

People: 

-A 1 


:25r 


UZT- 


-^- 


-^- 


ro^ 


<^ r-^  — 


gin 


-zny 


11 


With  the  Lord  |  there  is  ]  mercy, 

And  with  ]  Him  is  |  plenteous  •  re  |  demption. 

Minister: 

I  that  speak  in  justice,  mighty  to  save. 

People: 

He  raiseth  up  the  poor  |  out  •  of  the  |  dust, 
And  lifteth  up  the  needy  |  out  |  of  the  |  dunghill. 

Minister: 

For  the  day  of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart,  and  the  year  of  my 
redeemed  is  come. 

People: 

He  hath  remember-ed  us  in  our  |  low  es  |  tate; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

And  I  looked,  and  there  was  none  to  help;  and  I  wondered  that 
there  was  none  to  uphold;  therefore  mine  own  arm  brought  salvation 
unto  me. 

People: 

And  hath  redeem-ed  us  |  from  our  |  enemies; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

For  He  said.  Surely  they  are  my  people,  children  that  will  not  lie; 

so  He  was  their  Savior. 

(122)^   ^ 


REDEMPTION. 


123 


People: 

I  will  sing  1  of  Thy  |  power; 

Yea  I  will  sing  aloud  of  Thy  |  mercy  |  in  the  |  morning. 

Minister: 

In  all  their  affliction  He  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel  of  His  presence 
saved  them. 

People: 

For  Thou  hast  been  |  my  de  |  fence, 
And  my  refuge  |  in  the  |  day  of  |  trouble. 

Minister: 

In  His  love  and  in  His  pity  He  redeemed  them;  and  He  bare  them, 
and  carried  them  all  the  days  of  old. 

People: 

Unto  Thee  O  my  strength  |  will  I  |  sing; 

For  God  IS  my  defence   and  the  |  God  |  of  my  |  mercy. 

Miyiister: 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  He  hath  mixed  it 
with  wine,  He  hath  filled  it  with  mixture,  and  He  hath  poured  it  out. 

People: 

Even  so  Lord  |  God  Al  |  mighty, 
True  and  |  just  |  are  Thy  |  judgments. 

Minister: 

He  will  swallow  up  death  forever;  and  the  Lord  God  will  wipe  away 
tears  from  off  all  faces;  and  the  shame  of  His  people  shall  He  take  away 
from  off  all  the  earth;  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 

People: 

V 


rl^SS^S 


7^ 


-^- 


m 


...      _  J  J 


■^ 


-^.f2..,2_^ 


.^.-.c?-  .^2-  J22. 


i9-  -(22-i5?- 


teE 


42. 


az^-^:::r-^ 


JNggf 


r 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  [  song; 
For  He  |  hath  done  |  marvel  •  lous  |  things; 
His  right  hand    and  His  [  holy  |  arm, 
Have  I  wrought  sal  |  vation  •  for  |  Him. 

Minister: 

Blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  Him. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 
For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 
Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 
-The  I  Al  I  migh  [ty.     Amen. 


•f5'-(S'-i-f=2-, 


1 1 


+2- 


-T 


124  ANTIPHONS. 

2. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  awaj^  the  sin  of  the  world. 


People: 


'^mmim 


I I 

23 ^ 


^h- 


:l — F — 


r- 


1 


j-2.         .^         J2-. 


The  Sun  of  Justice  |  shall  a  j  rise 
With  I  healing  |  in  His  |  wings. 

Minister: 

The  Son  of  Man  has  come  to  give  His  life  a  ransom  for  man}'. 

People: 

Our  Redeemer  the  Lord  of  Hosts  \  is  His  j  name, 
The  j  Holy  |  One  of  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  good  Shepherd,  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep. 

People: 

Sing  aloud  unto  |  God  our  |  strength; 

Make  a  joyful  noise  |  unto  •  the  1  God  of  |  Jacob. 

Minister: 

Therefore  doth  m^'  Father  love  me,  because  I  lay  down  m}'  life,  that 
I  might  take  it  again. 

People:  JCi.  Jiiu  . 

In  God  shall  we  gl6ry  |  all  the  •  day  [  long, 
And  I  praise  Thy  |  name  for  ]  ever. 

Minister: 

No  man  taketh  it  from  me,  .but  I  laj'  it  down  of  myself. 

People:  '^ni;  |    vfoil  ' 

For  He  hath  broken  the  [  gat^s  of  |  brass, 
And  cut  the  |  bars  of  |  iron  •  in  |  sunder. 

Minister: 

I  have  power  to  lay  it  down,  and  I  have  power  to  take  it  again. 

People: 

Thy  name  O  Lord  shall  en  |  dure  for  |  ever; 
Th3'  memorial  |  to  all  |  gener  |  ations. 


REDEMPTION.  1 25 

Minister: 

When  these  things  begin  to  come  to  pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift  up 
your  heads;  for  your  redemption  draweth  nigh. 

People: 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  |  joyful  j  sound; 
They  shall  walk  O  Lord  in  the  |  light  |  of  Thy  |  face. 

Mitiister: 

Now  is  the  judgment  of  this  world;  now  shall  the  prince  of  this 
world  be  cast  out. 

People:  :■ 

Now  is  come  sal  |  vation  •  and  |  strength, 

And  the  kingdom  of  our  God    and  the  |  power  j  of  His  |  Christ. 

Mifiister: 

I  beheld  vSatan  as  lightning  fall  from  heaven. 

People: 

For  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  j  is  cast  |  down, 

Which  accus-ed  them  before  our  [  God  |  da}^  and  |  night. 

Mifiister: 

Be  of  good  cheer;   I  have  overcome  the  world. 

People: 

iS^iiiilgiiiiiililE^ 

Unto  Thee  will  I  sing  |  with  the  I  harp, 

0  Thou  I  Holy  j  One  of  |  Israel. 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  |  sing  •  unto  |  Thee; 

And  my  soul  which  |  Thou  \  hast  re  |  deemed. 

Minister: 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel;  for  He  hath  visited  and  redeemed 
His  people,  and  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  salvation  for  us  in  the  house 
of  His  servant  David. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  ]  unto  j  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


26 


ANTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  out  of  His  mouth  went  a  sharp  two-edged  sword;  and  His  face 
was  as  the  sun  shineth  in  his  strength. 

People: 


y 


P 


Sb 


3 


3 


S 


^ 


i^l^l^^lE 


^^ 


I 


O  Lord  Jehovih,  the  strength  of  |  my  sal  |  vation, 
Thou  hast  covered  my  head  |  in  the  |  day  of  j  battle. 

Minister: 

Repent;  or  else  I  will  come  unto  thee  quicklj^  and  will  fight  against 
them  with  the  sword  of  my  mouth. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  a  |  man  of  \  war; 
The  I  Lord  |  is  His  |  name. 

Minister: 

They  shall  make  war  with  the  Lamb,  and  the  Lamb  shall  overcome 
them;  for  He  is  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  King  for  |  ever  •  and  [  ever; 

The  nations  are  |  perish  •  ed  |  out  of  •  His  [  land. 

Minister: 

And  they  that  are  with  Him  are  called,  and  chosen,  and  faithful. 

People: 

The  arms  of  the  wicked  i  shall  be  [  broken; 
For  the  |  Lord  up  j  holdeth  •  the  |  just. 

Minister: 

And  I  saw,  and  behold  a  white  horse;  and  He  that  sat  on  him  had 
a  bow;  and  a  crown  was  given  unto  Him,  and  He  went  forth  conquer- 
ing and  to  conquer. 

People: 

Thy  right  hand  O  Lord  is  |  glorious  •  in  |  power; 

Thy  right  hand  O  Lord  hath  |  broken  •  in  |  pieces  •  the  |  enemy. 


REDEMPTION. 


Minister: 

And  the  armies  which  were  in  heaven  followed  Him  upon  white 
horses,  clothed  in  fine  linen,  white  and  clean. 

People: 

For  God  is  my  |  King  of  |  old. 

Working  salvation  |  in  the  j  midst  •  of  the  |  earth. 

Minister: 

And  out  of  His  mouth  goeth  a  sharp  sword,  that  with  it  He  should 
smite  the  nations;  and  He  shall  rule  them  with  a  rod  of  iron;  and  He 
treadeth  the  winepress  of  the  fury  and  wrath  of  Almighty  God. 

People: 

Thy  throne  O  God  is  for  [  ever  •  and  |  ever;  A 

The  sceptre  of  Thy  kingdom  |  is  a  |  right  |  sceptre. 

Minister: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  grant  to  sit  with  me  in  my  throne, 
even  as  I  also  overcame,  and  am  set  down  with  my  Father  in  His  throne. 


People: 


pifte^gi^ 


ia§ii^ga 


iSB 


Sing  O  ye  heavens    for  the  |  Lord  hath  |  done  it; 
Shout  ye  lower  \  parts  |  of  the  |  earth; 
Resound  with  singing  |  O  ye  |  mountains, 
O  forest  and  |  every  |  tree  there  |  in; 
For  the  Lord  hath  re  |  deem  •  ed  [  Jacob, 
And  hath  glori  |  fied  •  Him  |  self  in  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

Who  vShall  not  fear  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  glorify  Thy  name  ?  for  Thou 
alone  art  holy. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  [  unto  |  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  [  ty.     Amen. 


^^'  VIII. 

GLORIFICATION. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Son  of  INIan  shall  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  sinful  men. 
and  be  crucified,  and  the  third  day  rise  again. 

People: 


li- 


» 
^ 


-($^ 


II 


RSiS=5 


-^2- 


'S'— 


-'^ 


1 


i^^ 


in" 


Thou  wilt  not  leave  ni}'  1  soul  in  |  hell; 

Nor  wilt  Thou  suffer  Thy  Holy  |  One  to  |  see  cor  ]  ruption. 

Hnistey-: 

i  •  And,  behold,  there  was  a  great  earthquake;  for  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  descended  from  heaven,  and  came  and  rolled  back  the  stone  from 
the  door,  and  sat  upon  it. 

People: 

This  is  the  |  Lord's  |  doing; 

it  is  I  marvel  •   lous  |  in  our  [  e3'es. 

Minister: 

His  face  was  like  lightning,  and  his  raiment  white  as  snow;  and  for 
fear  of  him  the  keepers  did  shake,  and  became  as  dead  men. 

People: 

()  1  Lord  my  ]  God, 

I  wall  give  thanks  |  unto  •  Thy  |  name  for  \  ever. 

Mitiisier: 

And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  the  women,  Fear  not  ye;  for 
I  know  that  3'e  seek  Jesus,  which  was  crucified. 

People: 

I  will  remember  the  works  [  of  the  ]  Lord; 
Surely  I  will  re  |  member  •  Thy  |  wonders 

Minister: 

Why  seek  ye  the  living  among  the  dead  ? 

(128) 


of  I  old. 


GLORIFICATION. 


129 


People: 

O  turn  Thou  unto  me  and  have  I  mercy  •  up  |  on  me; 
Give  I  strength  |  unto  •  Thy  |  servant. 

Minister: 

He  is  not  here;  for  He  is  risen,  as  He  said. 

People: 

The  Lord  will  be  the  hope  |  of  His  |  people, 
And  the  strength  j  of  the  |  children  •  of  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

Ought  not  Christ  to  have  suffered  these  things,  and  to  enter  into  His 
glory? 

People: 

Let  them  exalt  Him  in  the  congregation  [  of  the  j  people, 
And  praise  Him  in  the  as  j  sembly  |  of  the  |  elders. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed. 

People: 

0  magnify  the  [  Lord  with  |  me, 

And  let  tis  ex  |  alt  His  ■  name  to  |  gether. 

Minister: 

1  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life;  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though 
he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in 
me  shall  never  die. 

People: 

I 


-^    -S7- 


f- 


■f2-^. 


IX 


GL 


±^^Ssi 


■\^ 


-\s. 


Him; 


Sing  unto  the  Lord   sing  |  psalms  •  unto 

Talk  ye  of  |  all  His  |  wondrous  |  w^orks. 

Glory  ye  in  His  |  holy  |  name; 

Let  the  heart  of  them  re  |  joice  that  |  seek  the  [  Lord. 

Minister: 

O  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God;  I  will  exalt  Thee,  I  w411  praise  Thy 
name;  for  Thou  hast  done  w^onderful  things;  Thy  counsels  of  old  are 
faithfulness  and  truth. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •   and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was    and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


1 2,0 


ANTIPHONS. 

2. 


T/ie  Minister  shall  say: 

Touch  me  not;  for  I  am  not  yet  ascended  to  my  Father. 


People: 


«sii 


±i:=zti: 


42- 


-'9- 


"23 


^^e- 


iislE 


H^ 


Be  Thou  exalted  O  God  a  |  bove  the  |  heavens; 
And  Thy  glory  a  j  bove  |  all  the  j  earth. 

Minister: 

But  go  ye  to  my  brethren,  and  sa}'  unto  them,  I  ascend  unto  my 
Father,  and  your  Father;  and  to  my  God,  and  jour  God. 

People: 

Zion  heard  [  and  was  j  glad; 

And  the  ]  daughters  •   of  ]  Judah  •   re  j  joiced. 

Minister: 

No  man  hath  ascended  into  heaven,  but  He  that  came  down  from 
heaven,  even  the  Son  of  Man  who  is  in  heaven. 

People: 

Thy  merc}^  O  Lord  is  ]  in  the  j  heavens; 
Th}^  truth  I  reacheth  [  to  the  |  clouds. 

Minister: 

And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so  must 
the  Son  of  Man  be  lifted  up,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  |  great  in  |  Zion; 
He  is  I  high  a  |  bove  all  ]  people. 

Minister: 

When  ye  have  lifted  up  the  Son  of  Man,  then  shall  ye  know  that  I 
am. 

People: 

Exalt  ye  the  \  Lord  our  [  God, 

And  worship  at  His  j  footstool;  for  |  He  is  |  holy. 


GLORIFICATION. 


131 


Minister: 

And  I,  if  I  be  lifted  up  from  the  earth,  will  draw  all  men  unto  me. 

People: 

Thou  hast  as  |  cended  •  on  |  high, 
Thou  hast  j  led  cap  [  tivi  •  ty  |  captive. 

Minister: 

ji      I  came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come  into  the  world;  again, 
1  leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father. 

People: 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  j  of  the  |  Lord. 
God  is  the  Lord    who'  |  hath  en  |  lighten  •  ed  |  us. 

Minister: 

Father,  the  hour  is  come;  glorify  Thy  Son,  that  Thy  Son  may  also 
glorify  Thee. 

People: 


iSisiiSigisas 


^*iisipi§i^[^si#a 


Give  unto  the  Lord  j  O  ye  [  mighty, 
Give  unto  the  |  Lord  j  glory  •  and  |  strength. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  |  of  His  [  name; 
Worship  the  Lord  |  in  the  j  beauty  •  of  |  holiness. 

Minister: 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come  and  worship  before 
Thee,  O  Lord;  and  shall  glorify  Thy  name.  For  Thou  art  great,  atid 
doest  wondrous  things;  Thou  art  God  alone. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  j  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  [  is  to  [  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


132 


ANTIPHONS. 

3. 


The  Minuter  shall  say: 

And  He  was  transfigured  before  them;  and  His  face  did  shine  as 
the  sun,  and  His  raiment  was  white  as  the  light. 


People: 


mmm 


^m^ 


-nz>- 


-P2- 


-7^- 


t=t==^ 


I 


The  glory  of  the  Lord  |  shall  •  be  re  |  vealed, 
And  all  |  flesh  shall  |  see  to  |  gether. 

Minister: 

Now  is  the  Son  of  Man  glorified,  and  God  is  glorified  in  Him. 

People: 

His  seed  shall  en  |  dure  for  |  ever, 

And  His  throne  |  as  the  j  days  of  |  heaven. 

Minister: 

The  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  hath  given  all  things  into  His 
hand. 

People: 

His  glory  is  great  in  |  Thy  sal  |  vation; 

Glory  and  honor  |  hast  Thou  |  laid  up  |  on  Him. 

Minister: 

Thou  hast  given  Him  power  over  all  flcvSh,  that  He  should  give 
eternal  life  to  as  many  as  Thou  hast  given  Him. 

People: 

The  Lord  shall  |  reign  for  j  ever; 

Even  thy  God  O  Zion  to  j  all  |  gener  |  ations. 

Minister: 

For  as  the  Father  hath  life  in  Himself;  so  hath  He  given  to  the 
Son  to  have  life  in  Himself. 


GLORIFICATION. 


33 


People: 

And  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  |  earth  shall  |  know 
That  Thou  art  the  |  Lord  and  |  Thou  a  |  lone. 

Minister: 

In  Him  was  life;  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men. 

People: 

And  I  of  His  j  fulness 

Have  we  all  re  |  ceived  •  and  |  grace  for  |  grace. 

Minister: 

And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt  among  us,  and  we  beheld 
His  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father,  full  of  grace 
and  truth. 

People: 


T^ 


ier9^^ 


i 


sz?' 


3=1: 


IP 


i9-G>^r^\ 


fe-_„^_:f:je_^ 


e?t 


^-^' 


F^F 


■&-^ 


Blessed  be  the  Lord  ]  God  of  |  Israel 
From  ever  |  lasting  •  to  |  ever  |  lasting; 
And  let  all  the  people  |  say,  A  |  men. 
Praise  |  ye  j  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  j  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


IX. 

CONJUNCTION  WITH  THE  HUMAN  RACK. 

1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Son  of  Man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister, 
and  to  give  His  life  a  ransom  for  many. 

People: 

I— ^— .-- J- 


_, _^_  .(i2. 


ffHiiiii^ii^pi^i^i 


r^ 


This  is  the  |  Lord's  |  doing, 

It  is  I  marvel  •  lous  |  in  our  |  eyes. 

\^Minisier: 

And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so  shall 
the  Son  of  Man  be  lifted  up.  That  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should 
not  perish  but  have  eternal  life. 

;;  ^People: 

I  shall  not  |  die  but  |  live. 

And  declare  the  |  works  j  of  the  |  Lord, 

Minister: 

For  God  so  loved  the  w^orld,  that  He  gave  His  only  begotten  Son,  that 
whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

People: 

Thou  hast  deliver-ed  my  |  soul  from  |  death; 

And  I  shall  walk  before  God  in  the  |  light  j  of  the  |  living. 

Minister: 

When  ye  have  lifted  up  the  Son  of  Man,  then  shall  ye  know  that  I  am. 

People: 

All  nations  shall  come  and  worship  before  j  Thee  O  j  Lord; 
And  shall  |  glori  |  f}^  Thy  |  name 

Minister: 

And  I,  if  I  be  lifted  up  from  the  earth,  will  draw  all  men  unto  me. 

People: 

The  Lord  of  hosts  shall  be  ex  \  alted  •  in  j  judgment. 
And  God  that  is  hol}^  shall  be  |  sancti  [  fied  •   in  j  justice. 

(134) 


CONJUNCTION   WITH   THE    HUMAN    RACE. 


135 


Minister: 

I  am  the  good  Shepherd,  and  I  la}-  down  my  life  for  the  sheep. 

People: 

Salvation  belongeth  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord; 
Thy  blessing  |  is  up  |  on  Thy  I  people. 

Minister: 

Therefore  doth  my  Father  love  nie,  because  I  lay  down  ni}^  life,  that 
I  might  take  it  again. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  high  a  '  bove  all  |  nations, 
And  His  glor^-     is  a     bove  the  j  heavens. 

ATinister: 

No  man  taketh  it  from  me.  but  I  lay  it  down  of  mj'self.     I  have 
powder  to  lay  it  down,  and  I  have  power  to  take  it  again. 

People: 

Who  is  like  unto  the  |  Lord  our  |  God, 
Who  j  dwelleth  '  on  {  high. 

Minister: 

Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  laj-  down  his  life 
for  his  friends. 


People: 


^EiiS: 


-^-^- 


^i^^ 


■^-^. 


25-t^ 


feliiisgiiJiB 


j.^ 


gJHgiEiiEggSliigiligl 


I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  j  long  •  as  I  j  live; 

I  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  [  while  I  |  have  my  j  being. 

jSIy  meditation  of  Him  |  shall  be  |  sweet; 

I  will  be  j  glad  [  in  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  from  everlasting  to  everlasting; 
and  let  all  the  people  say.  Amen.     Praise  y^  the  Lord. 

People: 

QXory  and  might  be  |  unto     Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  [  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  [  is  to     come, 

The  [  Al  \  migh  '  ty.     Amen. 


136 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Labor  not  for  the  meat  which  perisheth,  but  for  that  meat  which 
endureth  unto  everlasting  life,  which  the  Son  of  Man  shall  give  unto 
you. 

People: 

X 


The  eyes  of  all  |  wait  up  •  on  |  Thee, 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  |  meat  |  in  its  |  season. 

Minister: 

Veril3^  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Moses  gave  j^ou  not  that  bread  from 
heaven;  but  my  Father  giveth  you  the  true  bread  from  heaven. 


People: 


The  Lord  preserveth  all  |  them  that  |  love  Him; 
But  all  the  |  wicked  •  will  |  He  de  [  stroy. 


Minister: 

I  am  the  living  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven;  if  any  man 
eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever. 

People: 

Truly  my  soul  waiteth  |  still  up  •  on  |  God; 
From  Him  ]  cometh  |  my  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

And  the  bread  that  I  will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for 
the  life  of  the  world. 

People: 

God  is  the  strength  |  t)f  my  |  heart, 
And  He  |  is  my  |  portion  •  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Except  ye  eat  the  flesh  of  the  Son  of  Man,  and  drink  His  blood,  ye 
have  no  life  in  you. 


CONJUNCTION   WITH    THE    HUMAN    RACE. 


137 


People: 


O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    for  ]  He  is  |  good; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Whoso  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  hath  eternal  life; 
and  I  will  raise  Him  up  at  the  last  day. 

People: 

O  give  thanks  to  the  ]  God  of  |  gods; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

For  my  flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed. 

People: 

O  give  thanks  to  the  |  Lord  of  |  lords; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

He  that  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh  my  blood,  dwelleth  in  me, 
and  I  in  him. 


People: 


d: 


■<«- 


M,    I   I.     ,1  Ji 


■s(-«- 


H 


Ml^Z 


s=g::g-^: 


j:2..^2-(2.   J2-  jS..  .45^         j(2^ja.     jO.     .iC.^-.,^ 


-t=g 


::^2.. 


gpssipa 


I 

He  giveth  food  |  to  all  1  flesh ; 
-     For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever, 

O  give  thanks  to  the  |  God  of  |  heaven; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  [  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  1  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


138 


ANTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Min  ister  shall  say: 

Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  3'ou.     As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of 
itself,  except  it  abide  in  the  vine;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide  in  me. 

People: 


-^ H — 


^- 


— J— «-r^- 


:=1: 


>   ^ 


in 


£--=fe 


1^; 


m 


The  just  shall  |  praise  Thy  |  name, 

The  upright  shall  |  dwell  in  |  Thy  |  presence. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  vine,  3'e  are  the  branches;  he  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in 
him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit;  for  without  me  ye  can  do 
nothing. 

People: 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  |  Thee  O  ]  Lord; 
Neither  are  there  any  works  |  like  •  unto  |  Thy  |  works. 

Minister: 

If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in  3^ou,  j-e  shall  ask  what 
ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you. 

People: 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  |  me  with  |  strength, 
And  I  maketh  •   my  |  way  |  perfect. 

Minister: 

Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much  fruit. 

People: 

Yea  the  Lord  |  will  give  |  good; 

And  our  |  land  shall  |  yield  her  |  increase. 

Minister: 

In  that  daj'  3'e  shall  know^  that  I  am  in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me, 
and  I  in  3'ou. 

People: 

They  that  love  Thy  name  shall  re  [  joice  in  |  Thee; 
For  I  Thou  wnlt  |  bless  the  |  just. 

Minister: 

That  they  all  may  be  one;  as  Thou,  Father,  art  in  me,  and  I  in 
Thee,  that  they  also  may  be  one  in  us. 


CONJUNCTION    WITH   THE    HUMAN    RACE. 


139 


People: 

0  magnify  the  j  Lord  with  |  me, 

And  let  us  ex  |  alt  His  |  name  to  |  gether. 

Minister: 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock;  if  any  man  hear  my  voice, 
and  open  the  door,  I  will  come  in  to  him,  and  will  sup  with  him,  and 
he  with  me. 

People: 

1  will  hear  what  God  the  |  lyord  wall  |  speak, 
For  He  will  speak  |  peace  |  to  His  |  people. 

Minister: 

To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  give  to  sit  with  me  in  my  throne, 
even  as  I  also  overcame,  and  am  set  down  w4th  my  Father  in  His  throne. 

People: 

The  Lord  shall  |  reign  for  |  ever, 

Even  thy  God  O  Zion  |  to  all  |  gener  |  ations. 

Ministet : 

Let  us  be  glad  and  rejoice,  and  give  glory  unto  Him;  for  the  mar- 
riage of  the  Lamb  is  come,  and  His  wife  hath  made  herself  ready. 


-A 


~J. 


^-^-^-^-X— 


f 


td4 


m 


^-(22 


^-^- 


^-^' 


-CS2-r<2 


^l^ppSi 


-i^M5>- 


e*-  H (2-  -<9- 


Blessed  be  the  Lord  God    the  |  God  of  |  Israel, 
Who  a  I  lone  •  doeth  |  wondrous  |  things. 
And  blessed  be  His  glorious  |  name  for  |  ever; 
And  let  all  the  earth  be  |  fill  •  ed  |  with  His  |  glory. 

Minister: 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help,  whose  hope  is 
in  the  Lord  his  God. 


People 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  ]  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  1  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


X. 

THE  IvORD. 

1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  God  said  unto  Moses,  I  AM  THAT  I  AM 

People: 


M 


Pggj 


-s^ ^— "--^ — ^- 

I 

-/§ ^— r-^ >5- 


TS>- 


1 


-©^ 


I 


^F= 


t 


Glory  and  dominion  |  be  •  unto  |  Him, 
Who  is  and  who  was  j  and  w^ho  j  is  to  I  come. 

Minister: 

Thus  shalt  thou  saj'  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  I  AM  hath  sent  me 
unto  you. 

People: 

Who  is  like  unto  ;  Thee  O  |  I.ord  ? 

Who  is  like  unto  j  Thee  a  j  mong  the  |  gods  ? 

Minister: 

The  Lord,  the  God  of  3'our  fathers,  the  God  of  Abraham,  the  God 
of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob,  hath  sent  me  unto  3'ou. 

People: 

Who  is  like  Thee    |  glorious  •  in  |  holiness. 
Fearful  in  |  praises    |  doing  j  wonders  ? 

Minister: 

This  is  my  name  for  ever,  and  this  is  n\y  memorial  to  all  gen- 
erations. 

People: 

The  Lord  shall  |  reign  for  |  ever; 
The  I  Lord  |  is  His  |  name. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  thy  Savior. 

People: 

The  Lord  is  my  j  strength  and  [  song; 
And  I  He  |  is  my  |  God. 

(140) 


THE    LORD. 


141 


Minister: 

All  flesh  shall  know  that  I  the  Lord  am  thy  Savior,  and  thy 
Redeemer,  the  Mighty  One  of  Jacob. 

People: 

Behold  the  Lord's  hand  is  not  shortened  that  it  [  cannot  |  save; 
Nor  His  ear  heavy  [  that  it  |  cannot  |  hear. 

Minister; 

For  thy  Maker  is  thine  husband;  the  Lord  of  hosts  is  His  name;" 
and  thy  Redeemer,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel;  the  God  of  the  whole  earth 
shall  He  be  called. 

People: 

For  the  Lord  is  great    and  |  greatly  •  to  be  [  praised; 
He  is  to  be  |  feared  •  a  |  bove  all  I  gods. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  First  and  I  am  the  Last;  and  beside  me  there  is  no  God. 

People: 

As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  nations,  j  they  are  |  idols; 
B(it  the  I  Lord  |  made  the  ]  heavens. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  is  the  true  God,  He  is  the  living  God,  and  the  everlasting 
King. 

People: 

I 


-<^ZZ)    '^~^' 


-Z?-"-S7- 


->^-z>^-s>-^^-^ 


BiipBiiiiiiiipss^ii 


f 

Praise  ye  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord ; 
Praise  Him  6  ye  |  servants  |  of  the  |  Lord. 
For  I  know  that  the  [  Lord  is  |  great, 
And  that  our  Lord  |  is  a  [  bove  all  |  gods. 

Minister: 

Thou  art  our  Father,  though  Abraham  be  ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel 
acknowledge  us  not;  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer;  Thy 
name  is  from  everlasting. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For    I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


142 


ANTIPHONS. 

2. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was  made  b}^  Him,  and  the 
w^orld  knew  Him  not. 

People: 

i 


ife 


-a ^- 


ill 


I  w411  freely  sacri  |  fice  •  unto  |  Thee; 
I  will  j  praise  Th}'  |  name  O  j  Lord. 

Minister: 

He  came  unto  His  own,  and  His  own  received  Him  not.  But  as 
many  as  received  Him,  to  them  gave  He  power  to  become  the  sons  of 
God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  His  name. 

People: 

Salvation  belongeth  |  unto  •   the  |  Lord; 
Th}'  blessing  ]  is  up  j  on  Thy  |  people. 

Minister: 

Before  Abraham  was,  I  AM. 

People: 

I  remember  the  j  da^-s  of  |  old; 
I  medi  j  tate  on  j  all  Th}'  |  works. 

Minister: 

If  ye  believe  not  that  I  AM,  ye  shall  die  in  your  sins. 

People: 

Bless  the  Lord  |  O  my  |  soul; 

0  Lord  my  God  |  Thou  art  j  very  |  great. 

Minister: 

1  am  the  living  Bread,  which  came  down  from  heaven;  if  any  man 
eat  of  this  Bread,  he  shall  live  for  e^'er. 

People: 

He  satisfieth  the  |  longing  j  vSoul, 

And  filleth  the  |  hungry  |  soul  with  ]  good. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life. 


THE    IvORD. 


J43 


People. 

The  Lord  is  my  |  strength  and  |  song; 
And  is  be  |  come  |  nxy  sal  j  vation. 

Minister: 

If  ye  had  known  me,  3'e  should  have  known  my  Father  also;  and 
from  henceforth  ye  know  Him,  and  have  seen  Him. 

People: 

There  is  a  voice  of  rejoicing  j  and  sal  |  vation 
In  the  taber  ]  nacles  j  of  the  \  just. 

JMinister: 

He  that  hath  seen  me  hath  seen  the  Father. 

People: 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  |  is  ex  |  alted ; 

The  right  hand  of  the  |  Lord  j  doeth  |  valiantly. 

Ministef: 

I  and  the  Father  are  one. 

People: 

His  covenant  hath  He  com  j  manded  -  for  |  ever; 
Holy  and  |  reverend  |  is  His  |  name. 

Minister: 

All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven  and  on  earth. 


People: 


n- 


-^s» 


-^--27- 


leisiiiiliSSiill 


^-^-^^»^ 


-^ 


a i — 1.^_ 


SfelilEiiigEli^^iil^^iliiliS 


The  Lord  reigneth,  He  is  |  clothed  •  with  j  majesty; 

The  I  Lord  is  |  clothed  •   with  ]  vStrength. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  voice  of  |  many  |  waters. 

Yea  than  the  mighty  |  waves  [  of  the  |  sea. 

Minister: 

The  God  of  Israel  is  He  that  giveth  strength  and  powder  to  His 
people. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was    and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


144 


ANTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  saith  the 
Ivord,  who  is,  and  who  was,  and  who  is  to  come,  the  Almighty. 

People: 

-X 


iiii^i 


-pz- 


I 


0  give  thanks  unto  the  |  God  of  |  gods; 
For  His  1  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

1  am  the  First  and  the  Last;  I  am  He  that  liveth  and  was  dead; 
and,  behold,  I  am  alive  for  evermore,  Amen;  and  I  have  the  keys  of 
hell  and  of  death. 

People: 

Praise  j  ye  the  |  Lord; 
.  For  it  is  good  to  sing  |  praises  |  unto  •  our  |  God. 

Minister: 

These  things  saith  He  that  holdeth  the  seven  stars  in  His  right 
hand,  who  walketh  in  the  midst  of  the  seven  golden  candlesticks. 

People: 

Thy  name  O  I^ord  en  |  dureth  •  for  |  ever; 
And  Thy  memorial  [  to  all  |  gener  [  ations. 

Minister: 

And  they  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord 
God  Almighty,  who  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

People: 

Give  glory  and  honor  and  |  thanks   •   unto  |  Him, 
That  liveth  for  ]  ever  \  and  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Alleluia;  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 


THE    LORD.  I^^ 

People: 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  ever  |  lasting  1  kingdom, 
And  Thy  dominion  |  to  all  |  gener  |  ations. 

Minister: 

And  He  hath  on  His  vesture  and  on  His  thigh  a  name  written, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

People: 

For  the  kingdom  |  is  the  ]  Lord's; 

And  He  |  ruleth  •  a  |  mong  the  |  nations. 

Minister: 

I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End.     I  will  give 
unto  him  that  is  athirst  of  the  fountain  of  the  water  of  life  freely. 

People: 

He  will  open  rivers  |  in  high  |  places, 

And  fountains  |  in  the  |  midst  •  of  the  [  valleys. 

Minister: 

He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things;  and  I  will  be  his  God, 
and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

People: 


Blessing  and  |  honor  •  and  |  glory, 

And  I  power  •  be  |  unto  |  Him 

That  sitteth  up  |  on  the  [  throne, 

And  linto  the  |  Lamb  for  |  ever  •  and  [  ever. 

Mi7iister: 

The  kingdoms  of  this  world  are  become  the  kingdoms  of  our  Lord, 
and  of  His  Christ;  and  He  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XI. 

THE  WORD 

1. 

The  Minister'  shall  say: 

Give  ear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak;  and  hear,  O  earth,  the 
words  of  my  mouth. 

People: 


yii^lis^; 


■=x 


3: 


.G.. 


PE^gjiEE^^j; 


It 


-1^- 


i==B 


I  will  proclaim  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord; 
Give  ye  |  greatness  |  to  our  |  God. 

Minister: 

My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall  distil  as  the 
dew,  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender  herb,  and  as  showers  upon  the 
grass. 

People: 

He  is  the  Rock    His  |  work  is  |  perfect; 
I;    For  I  all  His  |  ways  are  |  judgment. 

'Minister: 

For  the  Word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  His  works  are  done  in 
truth. 

People: 

He  loveth  |  justice  •  and  |  judgment; 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  ]  mercy  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made;  and  all  the  host 
of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 

People: 

For  He  spake  and  |  it  was  |  donfe; 
He  commanded  [  and  it  |  stood  |  fast. 

(146) 


THE   WORD.  147 

Minister: 

The  Lord  gave  the  Word ;  great  is  the  host  of  them  that  bear  the 
tidings. 

People: 

Bless  ye  God  in  the  |  congre  |  gation, 

Even  the  Lord  |  from  the  |  fountain  •  of  |  IsraeL 

Minister: 

\ ;   And  in  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear  the  words  of  the  Book,  and  the 
eyes  of  the  blind  shall  see  out  of  darkness. 

People: 

j     The  eyes  of  the  blind  ]  shall  be  |  opened, 

^'-    And  the  ears  of  the  |  deaf  shall  |  be  un  |  stopped. 

Minister: 

To  the  law  and  to  the  testimony;   if  they  speak  not  according  to 
this  Word,  it  is  becaUvSe  there  is  no  light  in  them. 

People: 

In  God  is  my  salvation  |  and  ni}^  |  glory; 
He  is  the  |  Rock  ]  of  my  |  strength. 

I^Iinistcr: 

The  grass  withereth,  and  the  flower  fadeth,  but  the  Word  of  our 
God  shall  stand  for  ever. 

People: 


iiiilSiiiiiiliiilil 


^  j^  ^z^.  ^-^  -^ 


[SilililiisiBiifei 


O  praise  the  Lord    |  all  ye  |  nations; 
Praise  |  Him  |  all  ye  ]  people; 
For  His  mercy  is  [  great  •  toward  ]  us; 
And  the  trtith  of  the  |  Lord  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation;  whom  shall  I  fear?  the 
Lord  is  the  strength  of  ray  life;  of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  [  unto  ]  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


148 


ANTIPHONS. 

2. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with  God,  and 
the  Word  was  God. 

People: 


^m 


II 


m^^m. 


iiczs: 


^-t 


r-(2- 


-|— r 


Thy  mercy  is  great  a  ]  bove  the  ]  heavens; 
And  Thy  trlith  [  even  |  to  the  |  clouds. 

Minister: 

All  things  were  made  by  Him;  and  without  Him  was  not  anything 
made  that  was  made. 

People: 

My  help  is  |  from  the  |  Lord, 

Who  made  the  |  heaven  |  and  the  \  earth. 

Minister: 

In  Him  was  life,  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men. 

People: 

With  Thee  is  the  |  fountain  •  of  |  life; 
In  Thy  |  light  shall  |  we  see  |  light. 

Minister: 

He  was  the  true  Light  that  lighteth  every  man  that  cometh  into 
the  world. 

People: 

When  I  I  sit  in  |  darkness. 

The  Lord  shall  |  be  a  |  light  •  unto  ]  me. 

Minister: 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away,  but  my  words  shall  not  pass  away. 


People: 


The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shall  |  stand  for  |  ever, 
The  thoughts  of  His  heart  to  |  all  |  gener  |  ations. 


THE   WORD, 


149 


Minister: 

It  is  the  spirit  that  quickeneth;  the  flesh  profiteth  nothing;  the 
words  that  I  speak  unto  you,  they  are  spirit,  and  they  are  life. 

People: 

Thy  Word  is  |  very  |  pure; 

There  |  fore  Thy  |  servant  |  loveth  it. 

Minister: 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  If  a  man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall 
never  see  death.  ^ 

People: 

The  justice  of  Thy  testimonies  is  |  ever  |  lasting; 
Give  me  under  |  standing  •  and  |  I  shall  |  live. 

Minister: 

Search  the  Scriptures;  for  in  them  ye  think  ye  have  eternal  life; 
and  they  are  they  which  testify  of  me. 

People: 


The  mountains  shall  |  drop  new  |  wine. 

And  the  ]  hills  shall  |  flow  with  |  milk, 

And  all  the  rivers  of  Jfidah  shall  |  flow  with  |  waters, 

And  a  fountain  shall  come  forth  |  out  •  of  the  |  house  •  of  the  |  Lord. 

Mitiister: 

Whosoever  drinketh  of  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him  shall  never 
thirst;  but  the  water  that  I  shall  give  him  shall  be  in  him  a  fountam 
of  water  springing  up  into  everlasting  life. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  ]  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


ISO 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Mi?nster  shall  say: 

And  I  saw  in  the  right  hand  of  Him  that  sat  on  the  throne  a  Book 
written  within  and  on  the  back,  sealed  with  seven  seals. 


People: 

1^ 


ipd: 


m 


-z^- 


^ 


m 


■p' 


— r" 

Salvation  to  our  God  which  sitteth  up  |  on  the 
And  unto  the  |  Lamb  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever. 


throne, 


Mitiister: 

And  I  saw  a  strong  angel  proclaiming  with  a  loud  voice,  Who  is 
worthy  to  open  the  Book,  and  to  loose  the  seals  thereof? 

People: 

Thou  art  |  worthy  •  O  |  Lord, 

To  receive  |  glory,  and  ]  honor,  and  |  power. 

Minister: 

And  no  man  in  heaven,  nor  in  earth,  neither  under  the  earth,  was 
able  to  open  the  Book,  neither  to  look  thereon. 

People: 

He  wull  save  us  for  His  |  name's  |  sake. 
To  make  |  known  His  |  might}'  |  power. 

Minister: 

And  I  wept  much,  because  no  man  was  found  worthy  to  open  and 
to  read  the  Book,  neither  to  look  thereon. 

People: 

Power  belongeth  |  unto  |  God; 

And  unto  |  Thee  O  |  Lord  is  |  mercy. 

Minister: 

And  one  of  the  elders  saith  unto  me,  Weep  not;  behold,  the  Lion 
of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  the  Root  of  David,  hath  prevailed  to  open  the 
Book,  and  to  loose  the  seven  seals  thereof. 

People: 

Thou  art  worthy  to  |  take  the  |  Book, 
And  to  I  open  •  the  |  seals  there  |  of. 


THK    WORD. 


151 


Minister: 

And  He  was  clothed  in  a  vesture  dipped  in  blood;  and  His  name  is 
called  the  Word  of  God. 

People: 

Wherefore  art  Thou  red  in  |  Thine  ap  |  parel, 

And  Thy  garments  like  him  that  |  treadeth  |  in  the  [  winepress. 

Minister: 

And  I  saw  the  dead,  small  and  great,  stand  before  God;  and  the 
books  were  opened;  and  another  book  was  opened,  which  is  the  Book 
of  life;  and  the  dead  were  judged  out  of  the  things  written  in  the  books, 
according  to  their  works. 

People: 

With  justice  shall  He  |  judge  the  |  world 
And  the  ]  people  |  wath  (  equit}'. 

Minister: 

And  He  shewed  me  a  pure  river  of  water  of  life,  clear  as  crystal, 
proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  God,  and  of  the  Lamb. 

People: 


ssma 


s^-s^-'-zr" 


^-^.iz.  .^  .^  III 

-^-  -^ — I — ^-h-  \ ^- 


:m 


£E; 


.(2. 


tlsiiSI 


.(Z. 


I  will  worship  toward  Thy  |  holy  |  temple, 
And  I  I  will  I  praise  Thy  j  name 
For  Thy  mercy  and  j  for  Thy  |  truth; 
For  Thou  hast  |  magni  |  fied  •  Thy  |  Word. 

Minister: 

And  He  saith  unto  me,  These  are  the  true  sayings  of  God. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •   and  j  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  j  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XII. 

THE  HOI.Y  SPIRIT. 

1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  darkness  was  upon  the  face  of  the  deep.     And  the  Spirit  of 
God  moved  upon  the  face  of  the  waters. 

People: 


^^m^^m^^^Mm^ 


m^ 


1^; 


42- 


E 


y 


The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  up  |  on  the  |  waters; 
And  the  |  God  of  |  glorj-  |  thundereth. 

Minister: 

And  God  said,  Let  there  be  light;  and  there  was  light. 

People: 

The  heavens  declare  the  |  glory  •  of  |  God; 

And  the  firmament  showeth  the  |  works  of  |  His  |  hands. 

Minister: 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  dust  of  the  ground,  and 
breathed  into  his  nostrils  the  breath  of  life;  and  man  became  a  living 
soul. 

People: 

He  is  the  breath  |  of  our  |  nostrils, 
The  a  |  nointed  \  of  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  stretcheth  forth  the  heavens,  and  laj-eth  the  foundations 
of  the  earth,  and  formeth  the  spirit  of  man  within  him. 


People: 


Thy  mercy  is  great  |  unto  •  the  |  heavens, 
And  Thy  |  truth  un  |  to  the  |  clouds. 

(152) 


THE    HOLY   SPIRIT. 


153 


Minister: 


The  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and 
might,  the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 


People: 

O  house  of  I  Jacob  |  come  ye, 
And  let  us  walk  |  in  the  |  light 


of  the  I  Lord. 


Minister: 

Prophesy  to  the  wind,  prophesy,  son  of  man,  and  say  to  the  wind, 
Come  from  the  four  winds,  O  breath,  and  breathe  upon  these  slain, 
that  they  may  live. 


People: 

Do  well  I  with  Thy  [  servant, 
That  I  may  |  live  and  |  keep  Thy 


Word. 


Minister: 


And  I  will  pour  out  my  spirit  upon  all  flesh;  and  your  sons  and 
your  daughters  shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams,  j^our 
young  men  shall  see  visions. 


:^±*±igztitg±|_..^. 


.,2_^-<5^   tig    "gtlfC- 


^-  .^^^g- :^^_^_^^_^. 


i&EiggjigoEpgigJPa 


-P2- 


r- 

Be  not  afraid  ye  beasts  |  of  the  |  field; 

For  the  pastures  of  the  |    wilder  |  ness  do  |  spring, 

For  the  tree  |  beareth  •  her  |  fruit. 

The  fig  tree  and  the  |  vine  do  |  yield  their  |  strength. 

Minister: 

Whosoever  calleth  on  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  delivered. 


People: 


Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  [  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


154 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

I  indeed  baptize  you  with  water  unto  repentance;  but  He  that 
Cometh  after  me  is  mightier  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to 
bear;  He  shall  baptize  j'ou  with  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  wnth  fire. 


Hide  Thy  face  |  from  my  |  sins, 
And  blot  out  |  all  |  mine  in  |  iquities. 


.Minister: 


If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments;  and  I  will  pray  the  Father, 
and  He  shall  send  you  another  Comforter,  that  He  may  abide  with  3'ou 
for  ever. 


People: 

The  Redeemer  shall  |  come 


unto  I  Zion, 


And  unto  them  that  turn  |  from  trans  {  gression   •  in  |  Jacob. 

Minister: 

Even  the  Spirit  of  truth;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive,  because 
it  seeth  Him  not,  neither  knoweth  Him;  but  ye  know  Him;  for  He 
dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. 

People: 

Lead  me  in  Thy  |  truth  and  |  teach  me; 
For  Thou  art  the  ]  God  of  |  my  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

I  will  not  leave  3'ou  comfortless;  I  will  come  to  you. 

People:  Ui  -> {11  Jill 

Good  and  upright  |  is  the  [  Lord; 

Therefore  will  He  teach  |  sinners  |  in  the  ]  way. 

Minister: 

When  the  Comforter  is  come.  He  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and 
of  justice,  and  of  judgment. 


THE    HOLY    SPIRIT.  1 55 

People: 

He  will  lead  the  af  |  flicted  •  in  ]  judgment; 
And  will  teach  the  af  |  flicted  |  His  |  way. 

Minister: 

I  have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  yon,  but  ye  cannot  bear  them 
now.  Howbeit,  when  He  the  Spirit  of  Truth  is  come,  He  will  lead  you 
into  all  truth. 

People: 

All  the  w^aj'S  of  the  Lord  are  |  mercy  •  and  |  truth 

To  such  as  keep  His  com  |  mandments  j  and  His  |  testimonies. 

Minister: 

The  wind  blow^eth  where  it  wnlleth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound 
thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth;  so  is 
every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

People: 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  ]  them  that  |  fear  Him; 
And  He  will  |  shew  |  them  His  |  covenant. 

Miyiister: 

And  Jesus  breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  them.  Receive  ye  the 
Holy  Spirit. 

People: 


3:5^^26^% 


l=iilife|piia 


He  maketh  His  |  angels  |  spirits; 

His  minis  j  ters  a  |  flaming  |  fire; 

He  laid  the  foundations  |  of  the  ]  earth, 

And  it  shall  |  not  •  be  re  |  moved  •  for  ]  ever. 

Minister: 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live;  I  will  sing  praise  to  my 
God  while  I  have  my  being.  My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet;  I 
will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  w^ho  was   and  who  |  is  to  ]  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


156 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Muiister  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  3-ou,  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was,  and 
who  is  to  come;  and  from  the  seven  spirits  which  are  before  His  throne. 


People: 


^^g=E-g p::±-- 


^^iii 


-23- 


I 


III 


t=: 


t 


E 


i 


Remember  me  O  Lord  with  the  favor  |  of  Th\'  |  people; 
O  visit  I  me  with  |  Th}'  sal  |  vation. 

I^Iinister: 

And  from  Jesus  Christ,  the  faithful  witness,  the  first  begotten  of 
the  dead,  and  the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

People: 

Hosanna;  blessed  is  the  |  King  of  |  Israel 
That  cometh  in  the  |  name  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

Unto  Him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in  His  own 
blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto  God  and  His  Father; 
to  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

People: 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  strength  |  out  of  |  Zion; 
Rule  thou  in  the  |  midst  of  |  thine  |  enemies. 

Minister: 

And  out  of  the  throne  proceeded  lightnings  and  thunderings  and 
voices;  and  seven  lamps  of  fire  were  burning  before  the  throne,  which 
are  the  seven  spirits  of  God. 

People: 

But  Thy  right  hand  and  Thine  |  arm  did  |  save  them, 
And  the  |  light  •  of  Thy  |  face  O  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

And  I  beheld,  and,  lo,  in  the  midst  of  the  throne,  and  of  the  four 
beasts,  and  in  the  midst  of  the  elders,  stood  a  Lamb  as  it  had  been 
slain,  having  seven  horns  and  seven  eyes,  which  are  the  seven  spirits 
of  God  sent  forth  into  all  the  earth. 


THE    HOLY  SPIRIT. 


157 


People: 

For  out  of  Zion  shall  go  |  forth  the  |  law, 

And  the  Word  of  the  |  Lord  |  from  Je  |  rusalem. 

Minister: 

These  things  saith  the  Amen,  the  faithful  and  true  witness,  the 
beginning  of  the  creation  of  God. 

People: 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  |  bless  His  |  name; 

Shew  forth  His  sal  |  vation  •  from  |  day  to  |  day. 

Minister: 

And  I  fell  at  his  feet  to  worship  him.  And  he  said  unto  me.  See 
thou  do  it  not.  I  am  th}^  fellow  servant,  and  of  thy  brethren  that  have 
the  testimony  of  Jesus;  worship  God. 

People: 

And  the  haughtiness  of  man  shall  |  be  made  |  low; 
And  the  Lord  alone  shall  be  ex  |  alted  |  in  that  [  day. 

Minister: 

For  the  testimony  of  Jesus  is  the  spirit  of  prophecy. 

People: 


i^iiFiifiiiij: 


And  I  will  write  upon  him  the  name  |  of  my  |  God, 

And  the  name  of  the  |  city  ]  of  my  |  God. 

He  that  hath  an  ear  ]  let  him  |  hear, 

What  the  Spirit  |  saith  |  unto  •  the  |  churches. 

Minister: 

Alleluia;  vSal vation,    and   glory,    and  honor,    and  power,   be  unto 
the  Lord  our  God. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  ]  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  1  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XIII. 


THE  SECOND  COMING. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

He  calleth  to  me  out  of  Seir,  Watchman,  what  of  the  night? 
Watchman,  what  of  the  night?  The  watchman  said,  The  morning 
cometh  and  also  the  night. 

People: 


And  He  shall  be  as  the  light  of  the  morning  when  the  |  sun  a  [  riseth ; 
A  I  morning  |  without  |  clouds. 

Minister: 

It  shall  be  one  day,  which  shall  be  known  to  the  Lord,  not  day  nor 
night;  for  about  the  time  of  evening,  there  shall  be  light. 
People: 

I  will  look  I  unto  •   the  |  Lord; 

I  will  wait  for  the  |  God  of  |  my  sal  [  vation. 

Minister: 

I  saw  in  the  night  visions,  and,  behold,  one  like  the  Son  of  Man 
came  with  the  clouds  of  heaven;  and  He  came  to  the  Ancient  of  Days, 
and  they  brought  Him  near  before  Him. 

People: 

Bow  Thy  heavens  O  Lord  |  and  come  j  down; 
Touch  the  |  mountains  •   and  |  they  shall  |  smoke. 

Mini'iter: 

And  there  was  given  unto  Him  dominion,  and  glory,  and  a  king- 
dom, that  all  people,  nations,  and  tongues,  should  serve  Him. 

People: 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  |  of  Thy  |  kingdom; 
And  I  talk  |  of  Thy  |  power. 

Minister: 

His  dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  which  vShall  not  pass 
away,  and  His  kingdom  which  shall  not  be  destroyed. 

(158) 


THE   SECOND    COMING.  1 59 

People 

Come  and  see  the  j  works  of  |  God. 
He  ruleth  [  b}'  His  |  power  •  for  j  ever. 

Minister: 

Behold,  I  will  send  mine  angel,  and  he  shall  prepare  the  way  befon; 
me;  and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  vSeek,  shall  suddenl}^  come  to  His  temple, 
even  the  angel  of  the  covenant  whom  3'e  desire. 

People: 

He  hath  sent  redemption  [  to  His  |  people; 

His  covenant  hath  |  He  com  j  manded  •  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Behold,  He  shall  come,  saith  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 

People: 

Cur  I  God  shall  |  come, 

And  I  He  shall  |  not  be  |  silent. 

Minister: 

And  who  may  sustain  the  day  of  His  coming  ?  and  who  shall  stand 
when  He  appeareth  ?  for  He  is  like  a  refiner's  fire,  and  like  fuller's  soap. 

People: 

O  that  Thou  wouldest  ]  rend  the  |  heavens, 
That  I  Thou  |  wouldest  •  come  |  down. 

Alinister: 

For  since  the  beginning  of  the  world  men  have  not  heard,  nor 
perceived  b3'  the  ear,  neither  hath  the  eye  seen,  O  God,  beside  Thee, 
what  He' hath  prepared  for  him  that  waiteth  for  Him. 

People: 

liiriHSiBiOiii 


Verily  j  God  hath  |  heard, 

He  hath  attended  to  the  |  voice  [  of  my  |  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God  who  hath  not  ttirn-ed  a  [  way  my  [  prayer, 

Nor  His  1  mercy  j  from  |  me. 

Minister: 

God  Cometh  from  Teman,  and  the  Holy  One  from  Mount  Paran. 
His  glory  covered  the  heavens,  and  the  earth  was  full  of  His  praise. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  \  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  j  is  to  j  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


i6o 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

When  the  Son  of  INIan  cometh,  shall  He  find  faith  on  the  earth  ? 

People: 


i^ 


m 


--^- 


^t 


-(2.      ^ 


I      I 


f 


t^3 


-1^- 


-i 22 


H^ 


Thou  shalt  quicken  |  me  a  |  gain, 

And  bring  me  |  up  •   from  the  |  depths  •  of  the  j  earth. 

Minister: 

The  foxes  have  holes,  and  the  birds  of  the  air  their  nests;  but  the 
Son  of  INIan  hath  not  where  to  lay  His  head. 

People: 

I  will  show  forth  Thy  |  praise  O  |  IvOrd; 
I  will  re  I  joice  in  ]  Thy  sal  |  vation. 

Alinister: 

And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and  in  the 
stars;  and  upon  earth  distress  of  nations  in  despair;  the  sea  and  the 
waves  roaring. 

People: 

I  will  pray  and  |  crv^  a  |  loud; 

And  the  |  Lord  shall  |  hear  my  |  voice. 

Minister: 

INIen  expiring  from  fear,  and  from  expectation  of  those  things 
which  are  coming  on  the  earth;  for  the  powers  of  heaven  shall  be  shaken. 

People: 

Consider  and  hear  me  O  |  Lord  my  [  God; 

Lighten  mine  eyes  lest  I  |  sleep  the  |  sleep  of  |  death. 

Minister: 

And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  Man  coming  in  a  cloud  with 
power  and  great  glory. 

People: 

Glory  and  honor  |  are  be  |  fore  Him; 

Strength  and  |  beauty  •  are  |  in  His  |  sanctuary. 


THE   SECOND    COMING.  l6l 

Minister: 

For  the  Son  of  Man  coraeth  to  seek  and  to  save  that  which  is  lost. 

People: 

L?ii      O  give  thanks  unto  the  |  Lord  of  |  lords: 
••'       For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

Watch,  therefore,  for  ye  know  neither  the  day  nor  the  hour  wherein 
.  the  Son  of  Man  cometh. 

II  People: 

I  will  remember  Thee  up  [  on  my  |  bed, 

And  meditate  on  Thee  |  in  the  |  night  |  watches. 

\\  Minister: 

■  -       For  the  Son  of  Man  shall  come  in  the  glory  of  His  Father  with  His 
angels;  and  then  He  shall  reward  every  man  according  to  his  works. 

People: 

He  hath  shewed  His  people  the  power  ]  of  His  |  w^orks, 
To  give  them  the  |  heri  •  tage  |  of  the  ]  nations. 

Minister: 

And  He  shall  send  His  angels  with  the  great  sound  of  a  trumpet, 
and  they  shall  gather  together  His  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from  one 
end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 

People: 


r 

The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  [  come  •  unto  ]  Thee, 

The  fir  tree  and  the  pine  tree  |  and  the  |  box  to  ]  gether, 

To  beautify  the  place  |  of  my  [  sanctuary; 

And  I  will  make  the  [  place  •  of  my  |  feet  |  glorious. 

Afinister: 

He  that  cometh  from  heaven  is  above  all. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  j  unto  |  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  [  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  ]  migh  \  ty.     Amen. 


l62 


ANTIPHONS. 


3, 

The  Minister  shall  ^ay: 

Behold,  He  cometh  with  clouds;  and  every  eye  shall  see  Him,  and 
they  which  pierced  Him;  and  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth  shall  wail 
because  of  Him.     Even  so,  Amen. 


People: 


3^E 


t^-- 


I 


Mine  eyes  are  unto  Thee  O  [  Lord  my  j  God; 
And  in  j  Thee  i  do  I  [  trust. 

Minister: 

Behold,  I  come  as  a  thief.  Blessed  is  he  that  watcheth,  and 
keepeth  his  garments,  lest  he  walk  naked,  and  they  see  his  shame. 

People: 

Unto  Thee  O  Lord  do  I  lift  |  up  my  |  soul. 
6  my  I  God  I  |  trust  in  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

These  sayings  are  faithful  and  true;  and  the  Lord  God  of  the  holy 
prophets  hath  sent  His  angel  to  shew  unto  His  servants  the  things 
which  must  shortly  be  done. 

People: 

I  wnll  delight  myself  |  in  Thy  |  statutes; 
I  will  I  not  for  |  get  Thy  |  Word. 

Minister: 

Behold,  I  come  quickly;  blessed  is  he  that  keepeth  the  sayings  of 
the  prophecy  of  this  book.  . 

People: 

Let  the  [  just  be  [  glad, 

Let  I  them  re  |  joice  be  •  fore  j  God. 

Minister: 

And  my  reward  is  with  me,  to  give  every  man  according  as  his 
work  shall  be. 

People: 

.     O  Lord  re  ]  vive  •  us  a  |  gain, 

That  Thy  people  |  may  re  |  joice  in  j  Thee. 


THE   SECOND    COMING.  163 

Afinister: 

I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and 
the  Last. 

People: 

Praise  |  ye  the  |  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  ]  name  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

Mintsier: 

I  Jesus  have  sent  mine  angel  to  testify  unto  you  these  things  in 
the  churches. 

People: 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord  |  all  the  |  earth; 
Make  a  loud  noise  and  re  |  joice  |  and  sing  |  praise. 

Minister-: 

I  am  the  root  and  the  offspring  of  David,  the  bright  and  morning 
star. 

People:  ^ 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  |  with  the  |  harp; 
With  the  harp  and  the  |  voice  |  of  a  |  psalm. 

Minister: 

And  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say.  Come.  And  let  him  that  heareth 
say,  Come.  And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come.  And  whosoever  will, 
let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 

People: 


Let  the  heavens  rejoice   and  let  the  |  earth  be  |  glad; 
Let  the  sea  |  roar  •  and  the  |  fulness  ■  there  |  of. 
Let  the  field  be  joyful   and  all  that  |  is  there  |  in; 
Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  re  |  joice  be  |  fore  the 

Minister: 

He  that  testifieth  these  things  saith.  Yea,  I  come  quickly. 
Even  so,  come.  Lord  Jesus. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  [  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was    and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


Lord. 
Ameh. 


XIV. 


THE  NEW  CHURCH. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Behold,    I  create  new  heavens  and  a  new  earth;  and  the  former 
shall  not  be  remembered,  nor  come  into  mind. 

People: 


O  sin^  unto  the  Lord  a  ]  new  |  song; 
Sing  unto  the  |  Lord  |  all  the  |  earth. 

Minister: 

Be  3'e  glad  and  rejoice  forever  in  that  which  I  create;  for,  behold, 
I  create  Jerusalem  a  rejoicing,  and  her  people  a  joy. 

People: 

The  Lord  reigneth   let  the  ]  earth  re  j  joice; 
Let  the  |  many  j  isles  be  |  glad. 

Minister: 

And  the}'  shall  build  houses,  and  inhabit  them;  and  they  shall 
plant  vine3'ards,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them. 

People: 

In  Jtidah  shall  ]  God  be  |  known; 
His  name  |  shall  be  |  great  in  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

The}'  shall  beat  their  swords  into  plowshares,  and  their  spears  into 
pruning  hooks;  nation  shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  nation,  neither 
shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 

People: 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  \  new  ]  song. 

His  praise  |  from  the  |  end  •   of  the  j  earth. 

Minister: 

And  the}'  shall  sit  everv'  man  under  his  vine,  and  under  his  fig 
tree;  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid. 

(164) 


THE   NEW   CHURCH.  igc 

People: 

Happy  is  the  people  |  who  are  |  such. 

Happy  is  the  people  whose  |  God  |  is  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

And  the  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place  shall  be  glad,  and  the 
desert  shall  rejoice,  and  blossom  as  the  rose. 

People: 

Let  the  inhabitant  of  the  |  rock  |  sing. 

Let  them  shout  from  the  [  top  |  of  the  |  mountains. 

Afinister:  ' 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy  mountain;  for  the 
earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover 
the  sea. 

People: 

The  nations  shall  fear  the  |  name  •  of  the  |  Lord, 
And  all  the  |  kings  •   of  the  |  earth  Thy  |  glory. 

Minister: 

Come  ye,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  to  the 
house  of  the  God  of  Jacob;  and  He  will  teach  us  of  His  ways,  and  we 
will  walk  in  His  paths. 

People: 


SiflSgilifS: 


-^-^ 


.^t^ 


Behold  we  |  come  •  unto  |  Thee; 
For  i  Thou  •  art  the  |  Lord  our  |  God. 
Trtily  in  the  |  Lord  our  |  God 
Is  the  sal  |  vation  |  of  |  Israel. 

Minister: 

For  all  people  will  walk  every  one  in  the  name  of  his  god,  but  we 
will  walk  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was.  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


1 66 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

The  Minister  shall  say. 

And  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth;  for  the  former  heaven 
and  the  former  earth  were  passed  away;  and  there  was  no  more  sea. 

People: 


m 


3= 


=  :i^=:^=fii1: 


I      I 


m^^: 


1222: 


IB 
IB 


Praise  ye  the  |  Lord  of  |  hosts; 

For  the  Lord  is  good    for  His  |  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

And  I,  John,  saw  the  holy  city  New  Jerusalem,  coming  down  from 
God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband. 

People: 

God  is  King  of  |  all  the  |  earth; 
God  I  reigneth  |  over  •  the  j  nations. 

Minister: 

And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven  saying,  Behold,  the  taber- 
nacle of  God  is  with  men. 

People: 

His  salvation  is  nigh  |  them  that  |  fear  Him 
That  glory  may  |  dwell  j  in  our  I  land. 

Minister: 

And  He  will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be  His  people,  and 
God  Himself  shall  be  with  them,  their  God. 

People: 

Sing  praise  to  the  Lord  who  ]  dwelleth  •  in  j  Zion; 
Declare  a  ]  mong  the  |  people  •  His  |  doings. 

Mi7iister: 

And  God  vShall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes;  and  there  shall 
be  no  more  death,  neither  vSorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any 
more  pain;  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. 


People: 


Again  shall  be  heard  the  voice  of  joy  and  the  |  voice  of  [  gladness, 
The  voice  of  the  bridegroom  j  and  the  |  voice  •  of  the  |  bride. 


THE    NEW    CHURCH.  167 

Minister: 

And  He  that  sat  upon  the  throne  said,  Behold,  I  make  all  things  new. 

I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  |  Thee  O  [  God; 
I  will  sing  I  praises  |  unto  jThee. 

Minister: 

And  one  of  the  seven  angels  spake  with  me,  saj'ing.  Come,  I  will 
shew  thee  the  bride,  the  Lamb 's  wife. 

People: 

And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should  j  be  ar  |  rayed 
In  fine  |  linen  |  clean  and  |  white. 

Minister: 

And  he  carried  me  awaj'  in  the  spirit  to  a  great  and  high  mountain, 
and  shewed  me  the  great  city,  the  holy  Jerusalem,  descending  out  of 
heaven  from  God. 

People: 

As  we  have  heard  |  so  •  have  we  |  seen. 
In  the  city  |  of  the  j  Lord  of  j  hosts. 

Minister: 

And  the  city  lieth  foursquare,  and  the  length  is  as  large  as  the 
breadth.     And  the  length  and  the  breadth  and  the  height  of  it  are  equal. 

People: 


-p-^- 


is 


^ — 12.  .^. 


^»iiS|iSapiiS 


r?-^- 


I 

Let  us  be  glad  I  and  re  |  joice, 

And  z\N^  I  glory  j  unto  |  Him; 

For  the  marriage  of  the  |  Lamb  is  |  come, 

And  His  |  wife  hath  |  made  her  •  self  |  ready. 

Minister: 

Blessed  are  thej^  that  are  called  to  the  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For    I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was.  and  who  |  is  to  |  come. 

The  I  Al  ]  migh  |  t}-.     Amen. 


l68  ANTIPHONS. 

3. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  I  saw  no  temple  therein;  for  the  lyord  God  Almighty  and  the 
Lamb  are  the  temple  of  it. 

People: 


:y:=r-^,=d: 


I      i 


-fi—'f' 


I  i  r  -^ 


I     I 


'     I 


I 
Sing  praise  unto  |  God,  sing  |  praise; 
Sing  I  praise  •   to  our  |  King,  sing  |  praise. 

Minister: 

And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun.  neither  of  the  moon,  to  shine 
in  it;  for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light 
thereof. 

People: 

The  Lord  shall  a  |  rise  up  •  on  |  thee, 

And  His  glory  |  shall  be  |  seen  up  ]  on  thee. 

Minister: 

And  the  nations  of  them  that  are  saved  shall  walk  in  the  light  of  it; 
and  the  kings  of  the  earth  do  bring  their  glory  and  honor  into  it. 

People: 

The  Gentiles  shall  come  |  to  thy  |  light. 

And  kings  to  the  |  brightness  |  of  thy  |  rising. 

Mi7iister: 

And  the  gates  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all  by  day;  for  there  shal* 
be  no  night  there. 

People: 

This  is  the  gate  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
Into  I  which  the  |  just  shall  |  enter. 

Minister: 

And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honor  of  the  nations  into  it. 

People: 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  |  see  Thy  |  justice, 
And  I  all  kings  |  Thy  |  glory. 


THE    NEW    CHURCH.  169 

Minister: 

And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing  that  defileth,  or 
that  worketh  abomination,  or  a  lie;  but  they  that  are  written  in  the 
Lamb's  book  of  life. 

People: 

I  will  sing  of  I  mercy  •   and  |  judgment; 
Unto  I  Thee  O  |  Lord  •  will  I  |  sing. 

Minister: 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  curse;  and  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the 
Lamb  shall  be  in  it;  and  His  servants  shall  serve  Him. 

People: 

Blessed  |  be  the  |  Lord; 

For  He  hath  shewed  me  His  wonderful  |  mercy  |  in  a  •  strong  |  city» 

Minister: 

And  they  shall  see  His  face;  and  His  name  shall  be  in  their  fore- 
heads. 

Fl  People: 
\       Thou  art  more  |  glorious  •  and  |  excellent 
Than  the  |  mountains  |  of  |  pre3^ 

Minister: 

And  there  shall  be  no  night  there;  and  they  need  no  candle,  neithei' 
light  of  the  sun;  for  the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light;  and  they  shall 
reign  for  ever  and  ever. 


P 


People: 
92^ .«-Li3-^I->5. 


-G>-^G&^-G- 


2^ 


^-g^ 


f   =^f*f 


-^ 


f*::^ 


^""^^ 


I     I 


iS*— 


=i: 


-k'^ 


.,$u    .^. 


ip^^^S^i^^ 


I 

Amen   AUe  |  lu  ]  ia. 

Praise  our  |  God  all  |  ye  His  |  servants, 

And  ye  that  fear  Him   both  |  small  and  ]  great. 

A  I  men    Alle  |  lu  |  ia. 

Minister: 

Alleluia;  for  the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  [  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen.  - ' 


XV. 

UNITY  OF  GOD. 

1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord;  and  thou  vShalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with 
all  th}'  might. 

People: 


I 


-s^ 


I        I 


:q22: 


f- 


:^S2: 


-^- 


^ 


I 


Thou  art  God  and  |  Thou  a  |  lone. 
Over  all  the  |  kingdoms  |  of  the  j  earth. 

Afiniste}-; 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  from  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  thou  .shalt  know 
no  god  but  me;   for  there  is  no  savior  beside  me. 

People: 

For  Thou  O  Lord  art  high  above  |  all  the  |  earth, 
Thou  art  greatly  ex  |  alted  •  a  j  bove  all  |  gods. 

Minister: 

:        I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else,  there  is  no  god  beside  me. 

People: 

The  Lord  liveth   and  j  blessed  •  be  my  ]  Rock, 

And  exalted  be  our  God  the  |  Rock  of  j  our  sal  j  vation. 

Minister: 

Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the  ends  of  the  earth:   for  I  am 
God,  and  there  is  none  else. 


People: 


Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  |  Thee  O  |  Lord; 
And  I  will  sing  |  praises  |  unto  •  Thy  j  name. 

(170) 


UNITY   OF   GOD.  '  I71 

Minister: 

I  am  the  Lord;  that  is  my  name;  and  my  glory  will  I  not  give  to 
another,  neither  my  praise  to  graven  images. 

People: 

I  will  praise  Thee  O  |  Lord  my  ]  God; 

And  I  will  glorify  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever  |  more. 

Minister: 

And  the  Lord  shall  be  King  over  all  the  earth;  in  that  day  there 
shall  be  one  Lord,  and  His  name  one. 

People: 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  |  all  the  |  day; 
And  in  Thy  justice  |  shall  they  |  be  ex  |  alted. 

Minister: 

And  I  will  set  up  one  Shepherd  over  them,  and  He  shall  feed  them, 
even  my  servant  David;  He  shall  feed  them,  and  He  shall  be  their 
Shepherd. 

People: 

For  the  Lord  |  is  our  |  shield; 

And  the  Holy  6ne  of  |  Israel  |  is  our  |  King. 

Minister: 

And  there  shall  be  one  fold  and  one  Shepherd. 

People: 


ilgSl^lB^Sl 


-^Tj 


w^^^->-^ 


\=x 


^s- 


_.  .a.-(2..  -£2 


Ff^ 


i 


(2-^4(22 


:f=^ 


:f::g-.G22. 


EE; 


^=xx. 


r\ 


p 


i 


Blessed  be  the  Lord  God    the  |  God  of  |  Israel, 
Who  a  I  lone  •  doeth  ]  wondrous  |  things. 
And  blessed  be  His  glorious  |  name  for  |  ever; 
And  let  all  the  earth  be  |  fill  •  ed  |  with  His  |  glory. 

Minister: 

Therefore  thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God;  Him  only  shalt  thou 
serve,  and  unto  Him  shalt  thou  cleave,  and  thou  shalt  swear  by  His 
name;  for  He  is  thy  praise,  and  He  is  thy  God. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


172 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

The  first  of  all  the  commandments  is,  Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our 
God  is  one  Lord;  and  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy 
strength. 

People: 


w^ms 


m 


EEE5 


^ S^— L-^ ^ ■=— 


U-^ 


I 


£=S. 


i^l 


Have  we  not  ]  all  one  |  Father  ? 
Hath  not  one  [  God  ere  |  ated  |  us  ? 

Minister: 

There  is  one  God,  and  there  is  none  other  but  He. 


People: 

I  will  love  Thee  O  |  Lord  my  j  strength. 
The  Lord  is  my  |  rock  |  and  my  |  fortress. 

.  Minister: 

There  is  none  good  but  the  one  God;  but  if  thou  wilt  enter  into  life 
keep  the  commandments. 

People: 

Be  not  Thou  far  from  j  me  O  |  Lord; 

O  my  Strength,  |  haste  |  Thou  to  |  help  me. 

Minister: 

Be  ye  not  called  Rabbi;  for  one  is  your  Master,  even  Christ;  and 
'.ill  ye  are  brethren. 

People: 

Who  is  God  I  save  the  |  Lord  ? 
Who  is  a  I  rock  |  save  our  |  God  ? 


UNITY   OF   GOD. 


iv73 


Minister: 

And  call  no  man  your  Father  upon  earth;  for  one  is  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 

People:  ■  \wi\.  'Jfij  in  i)rfi; 

Thou  art  my  |  Father,  my  |  God, 
And  the  |  rock  of  |  my  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

He  that  vSent  me  is  with  me;  the  Father  hath  not  left  me  alone.     \\ 


People: 


Sing  unto  God  ye  kingdoms  |  of  the  |  earth; 
Sing  j  praises  j  unto  •  the  |  Lord. 


Minister: 

I  and  the  Father  are  one. 


People: 


iipsliSSl 


Thy  way  O  God  is  j  in  the  |  sanctuar}^; 

Who  is  a  great  j  God  as  |  our  |  God  ? 

Thou  art  a  God  that  I  doestj  wonders; 

Thou  hast  declar-ed  Thy  I  strength  a  [  mong  the  |  people. 

Minister: 

That  they  all  may  be  one;  as  Thou,  Father,  art  in  me,  and  I  in 
Thee,  that  they  also  may  be  one  in  us. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  ■  and  |  ever,  A  j  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  j  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  !  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


174 


ANTIPHONS. 

3. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  into  th*. 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

People: 


111! 


^      ^       -ST 


il 


-^mmm 


1 \ 


-m-r-^- 


42 P- 


^f=F 


m 


Teach  me  Thy  |  way  O  |  Lord; 
I  will  I  walk  !  in  Thy  |  truth. 

Minister: 

There  are  three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the  Father,  the  Word, 
and  the  Holy  Spirit;  and  these  three  are  one. 

People: 

Shew  me  Thy  |  ways  O  |  Lord ; 
And  I  teach  |  me  Thy  |  paths. 

Minister: 

For  I  am  not  alone;  but  I  and  the  Father  that  sent  me. 

People: 

The  King  shall  re  |  joice  in  j  God; 

And  every  one  that  ]  sweareth  •  by  |  Him  shall  |  glory. 

Minister: 

He  that  seeth  me  seeth  Him  that  sent  me. 

People: 

The  just  shall  be  glad  |  in  the  |  Lord; 

And  all  the  }  upright  •  in  |  heart  shall  |  glory. 

Minister: 

All  things  that  the  Father  hath  are  mine. 


UNITY    OF    GOD. 


175 


People: 

O  Lord  I  God  of  |  hosts, 

Who  is  a  strong  |  Lord  |  like  •  unto  [  Thee  ? 

Minister: 

In  Jesus  Christ  dwelleth  all  the  fulness  of  the  Godhead  bodily. 

People: 

He  made  the  heavens  |  and  the  [  earth, 
The  sea  and  |  all  that  |  is  there  |  in. 

Silinistcr: 

He  is  the  true  God  and  eternal  life. 


--.n-J--]- 


--^-»^^'-^-'-^%'^^=^^^-7,- 


J^-- 


m^^^^m^m 


1 1 


Sing  unto  God   sing  I  praise  •  to  His  |  name; 
Exalt  Him  that  |  rideth  •    up  |  on  the  |  clouds, 
And  re  |  joice  be  |  fore  Him, 
For  I  God  is  |  our  sal  |  vation. 

Minister: 

To  the  only  wise  God  our  Savior,  be  glorj^  and  majesty,  dominion 
and  power,  both  now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  ]  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XVI. 

CREATION. 

1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

In  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and  the  earth. 

People: 

.-I \-^ . . — ^- 


-J ^— r-- ^- 


The  heavens  are  Thine   the  earth  |  also  •  is  |  Thine; 
ii      The  world  and  the  fulness  thereof  |  Thou  hast  |  founded  |  them. 

Minisler: 

And  the  earth  was  void  and  empty;   and  darkness  was  upon  the 
face  of  the  deep. 

People: 

I  saw  the  earth  and  16  it  was  |  void  and  [  empty; 
And  the  heavens    |  and  they  [  had  no  |  light. 

Mittisier: 

And  the  Spirit  of  God  moved  upon  the  face  of  the  waters. 

People: 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  up  [  on  the  |  waters; 
The  Lord  is  up  |  on  ]  many  |  waters. 

Minister: 

And  God  vSaid,  Let  there  be  light;  and  there  was  light. 

People: 

Who  coverest  Himself  with  light  |  as  a  j  garment; 
Who  stretchest  out  the  |  heavenS'  |  like  a  \  curtain. 

Mitiister: 

Let  there  be  an  expanse  in  the  midst  of  the  waters,  and  let  it  divide 
the  waters  from  the  waters. 

People: 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  His  chambers  |  in  the  \  waters, 
Who  I  maketh  •  the  ]  clouds  His  |  chariot. 

(176) 


CREATION. 


177 


Minister: 

Let  the  waters  under  heaven  be  gathered  unto  one  place,  and  let  the 
dry  land  appear. 

People: 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  |  not  pass  |  over; 
That  they  return  |  not  to  j  cover  •  the  [  earth. 

Minister: 

Let  there  be  luminaries  in  the  expanse  of  the  heavens  to  give  light 
upon  the  earth. 

People:  j 

He  appointed  the  |  moon  for  j  seasons;  \ 


Ft       The  stin  |  knoweth  •  his  |  going  |  down. 

Alinister: 

And  God  created  man  in  His  own  image,   in   the  image  of  God 
created  He  him;  male  and  female  created  He  them. 

People: 

Praise  Him  ye  kings  of  the  earth  I  and  all  |  people; 
Ye  princes  and  all  |  judges  |  of  the  |  earth. 

Mi}iiste7  : 

And  God  saw  every  thing  that  He  had  made,  and,  behold,  it  was 
verj^  good. 

People: 


tei^t^ 


m. 


r- 


-  :^_  -(2 


-§CT: 


E 


s 


Let  them  praise  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord; 
For  His  I  name  a  [  lone  is  |  excellent; 
His  glory  is  above  the  |  earth  and  |  heaven. 
Praise  the  |  Lord.     Praise  |  ye  the  |  Lord. 

Min  ister: 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works;  in  wisdom  hast  Thou  made 
them  all;  the  earth  is  full  of  Thy  riches. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  1  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


178 


ANTIPHONS. 

2. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  the  heavens  and  the  earth  were  finished,  and  all  the  host  of 
them. 


People: 


.  «^ — I — 


3=aE 


d: 


i3=gz=:^ziEi-.^=B 


The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  |  be  for  |  ever; 
The  Lord  shall  re  |  joice  [  in  His  |  works. 

Minister: 

And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended  His  work  which  He  had  made; 
and  He  rested  on  the  seventh  day  from  all  His  work  which  He  had  made. 

People: 

Marvellous  |  are  Thy  |  works; 

And  that  mj^  |  soul  |  knoweth  |  well. 

Minister: 

And  God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified  it;  because  in  it 
He  rested  from  all  His  work  which  God  created  and  made. 

People: 

Return  to  thy  rest  [  O  my  |  soul; 

For  the  Lord  hath  |  dealt  |  well  with  ]  thee. 

Minister: 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  dust  of  the  ground,  and 
breathed  into  his  nostrils  the  breath  of  life;  and  man  became  a  living 
soul. 

People: 

Thou  sendest  forth  Th}^  spirit   they  |  are  ere  |  ated; 
And  Thou  renewest  the  |  face  |  of  the  |  earth. 

Minister: 

In  the  day  that  God  created  man,  in  the  likeness  of  God  made 
He  him.  .;[f 


CREATION.  179 

People: 

He  that  walketh  in  a  |  perfect  |  way, 
He  I  shall  |  serve  the  |  Lord. 

Miniitei-: 

Male  and  female  created  He  them;  and  blessed  them,  and  called 
their  name  Man,  in  the  day  when  they  were  created. 

People: 

Let  them  praise  the  name  |  of  the  ]  Lord; 

For  He  commanded  |  and  they  |  were  ere  |  ated. 

Minister: 

In  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
is  in  them,  and  rested  the  seventh  day. 

People: 

And  He  hath  establish-ed  |  them  for  |  ever; 

He  hath  made  a  de  |  cree  which  ]  shall  not  |  pass. 

Minister: 

Wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  sabbath  day,  and  haHowed  it. 

People: 


gJ- ^  J— <9- J-f^'-fS? -"-^ji 


^-1 


■?*'   'Z>  "S^"  ~^' 

3U  wilt  ordain  |  peace  for  |  us; 


Lord  Thou  wilt  ordain  |  peace  for  |  us; 

For  Thou  hast  |  wrought  our  |  works  in  |  us. 

O  Lord  our  God,  other  lords  have  rtil-ed  |  over  1  us; 

But  in  Thee  only  shall  we  make  |  mention  |  of  Thy  |  name. 

Mitiister: 

The  Lord,  He  is  God;  He  hath  made  us.  and  not  we  ourselves;  and 
we  are  His  people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  1  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  ]  ever,  A  [  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  \  ty.     Amen, 


i8o 


ANTIPHONS. 

3. 


Tie  Minister  shall  say: 

I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else,  there,  is  no  God  beside  me 

People: 


ailLlii^y; 


:^.=t 


Ea^si 


-s^ 


-^- 


z?- 


m 


=F 


.^2- 


I 


-^- 


i=a 


Slirely  |  God  is  1  in  Thee; 
And  there  |  is  no  |  other  |  God. 

Minister: 

I  form  the  light,  and  create  darkness;  I  make  peace,  and  create 
evil ;  I  the  Lord  do  all  these  things. 

People: 

Verily  Thou  art  a  God  that  |  hidest  •  Thy  |  self, 
6  1  God  of  I  Israel,  the  |  Savior. 

Minister: 

I  have  made  the  earth,  and  created  man  upon  it;  I  have  stretched 
out  the  heavens,  and  all  their  host  have  I  commanded. 

People: 

The  works  of  the  [  Lord  are  |  great. 

Sought  out  of  all  them  |  that  have  !  pleasure  •  there  |  in. 

Minister: 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  that  created  the  heavens;  God  Himself 
that  formed  the  earth  and  made  it. 

People: 

He  stretcheth  forth  the  |  heavens  •   a  ]  lone; 
He  spreadeth  abroad  the  ]  earth  |  by  Him  |  self. 

■  Minister: 

He  hath  established  it,  He  created  it  not  in  vain.  He  formed  it  to 
be  inhabited;  I  am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else. 


People: 


They  stand  fast  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever; 
They  are  made  in  |  truth  |  and  up  |  rightness. 


CRKATION. 


I8l 


Minister: 

He  made  the  earth  b}-  His  power,  He  established  the  world  by  His 
wisdom,  and  He  stretched  out  the  heaven  by  His  understanding. 

People: 

To  Him  who  alone  [  doeth  •  great  ]  w^onders; 
For  His  i  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

When  He  uttereth  His  voice,  there  is  a  multitude  of  waters  in  the 
heavens;  and  He  causeth  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the  earth; 
He  maketh  lightnings  wath  rain,  and  bringeth  forth  the  w^nd  out  of 
His  treasuries. 

People: 

For  He  is  the  former  of  |  all  |  things; 
The  lyord  of  |  Hosts  |  is  His  |  name. 

I^Tinister: 

Behold,  He  that  formeth  the  mountains,  and  createth  the  wind, 
and  declareth  unto  man  what  is  his  thought,  that  maketh  the  morning 
darkness,  and  treadeth  upon  the  high  places  of  the  earth,  the  Lord  God 
of  Hosts  is  His  name. 

People: 


Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  |  song, 

And  His  praise  in  the  congregation  |  of  the  |  saints. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  |  in  his  |  Maker; 

Lfct  the  children  of  Zion  be  |  joyful  |  in  their  |  King. 

Minister: 

But  now,  O  Lord,  Thou  art  our  Father;  we  are  the  cla}-,  and  Thou 
our  potter;  and  we  are  all  the  work  of  Thy  hand. 

People: 

Glor}^  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  ever  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  w^as   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XVII. 
DIVINE  PROVIDENCE. 


1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them  that  fear  Him, 
and  delivereth  them. 

People: 


■S±-% 


EEl^iE^^; 


H^l 


a — , — a.- 


^^- 


J=i:£fc 


E^t 


'X^ 


iHHi^ 


The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  up  |  on  the  !  just, 
And  His  ears  are  !  open  |  to  their  |  cr}-. 

Minister: 

For  He  shall  give  His  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee  in  all 
thy  ways. 

People: 

Our  soul  I  waiteth  •  for  the  |  Lord; 
He  is  our  |  help  |  and  our  |  shield. 

Minister: 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou  dash  thy  foot 
against  a  stone. 

People: 

For  our  heart  shall  re  |  joice  in  |  Him, 
Because  we  have  trusted  |  in  His  |  holy  |  name. 

Minister: 

For  man  doth  not  live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  pro- 
ceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God. 

People: 

He  giveth  food  to  [  them  that  |  fear  Him; 

His  covenant  will  |  He  re  |  member  •  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven;  He  beholdeth  all  the  sons  of  men. 

People: 

Look  Thou  upon  |  me  O  ]  Lord, 
And  be  |  merci  •  ful  |  unto  |  me. 

(182) 


DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 


183 


Minister: 

From  the  place  of  His  habitation  He  looketh  upon  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  earth. 

People: 

Let  Thy  mercy  O  Lord  |  be  up  |  on  us, 
According  |  as  we  |  hope  in  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  Him,  upon  them 
that  hope  in  His  mercy. 

People: 

To  deliver  their  |  soul  from  |  death, 
And  to  keep  |  them  a  |  live  in  |  famine. 

Minister: 

He  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercj'  shall  compass  him  about. 

People: 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  |  of  the  |  eye, 

Hide  me  tinder  the  |  shadow  |  of  Thy  |  wings. 

Minister: 

No  good  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

People: 

I 


^^A-^ 


-^: 


-^--s 


1     I 


-1^- --($»- 


■isgiifesieiiiii^B 


Fl 


O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    for  j  He  is  [  good; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever; 
Who  giveth  food  j  to  all  |  flesh; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  [  ever. 

Minister: 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good;    blessed  is  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  Him. 

People: 

Glory  and  "might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  j  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


1 84 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Take  no  thought  for  3-our  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or  what  3'e  shall 
drink;  nor  for  3-our  bodj'  what  j'e  shall  put  on. 

People: 


m=mm^^m^ 


I  ^ 


^. 


-'T- 


1; 


A  ., 


i 


t 


The  e\-es  of  all  j  wait  up  •   on  |  Thee; 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  |  food  |  in  its  |  vSeason. 

Miyiister: 

Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air;  for  thej'  sow  not,  neither  do  they  reap, 
nor  gather  into  barns;  3-et  3-our  heavenU'  Father  feedeth  them. 

People: 

Thou  I  openest  •  Thine  |  hand, 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  |  ever3'  |  living  |  thing. 

Minister: 

Which  of  you  by  taking  thought  can  add  one  cubit  unto  his 
stature  ? 

People: 

A  man  |  can  re  •  ceive  |  nothing, 
Except  it  be  |  given  ]  him  from  |  heaven. 

Minister: 

Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field,  how  they  grow;  they  toil  not, 
neither  do  they  spin;  and  yet  I  say  unto  you,  that  Solomon  in  all  his 
glor3'  was  not  arra^'ed  like  one  of  these. 

People: 

O  Lord,  how  \  great  are  •   Th3'  |  works; 
Th3'  j  thoughts  are  |  very  |  deep. 

Minister: 

Wherefore,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  today  is, 
and  tomorrow  is  cast  into  the  oven,  shall  He  not  much  more  clothe 
you,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ? 


DIVINE    PROVIDENCE.  I85 

People: 

Great  are  Thy  tender  |  mercies  •  O  |  I^ord; 
Quicken  me  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  judgments. 

Minister:^^^^^^  bflK  lI^IJOUU   ilK'Jlrf  89'/3i; 

For  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of  all  these 
things. 


ti 


People: 

He  giveth  to  the  |  beast  his  1  food, 
To  the  I  young  |  ravens  •  which  |  cry. 


Minister: 

Seek  3'e  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  His  justice;  and  all  these 
things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 

People: 


fegit&^i 


jgjgjg^piiilSgpfSgji 


The  Lord  is  |  good  to  |  all; 

And  His  tender  mercies  are  |  over  ]  all  His  |  works. 
All  Thy  works  shall  |  praise  Thee  •   O  |  Lord; 
And  I  Th}^  |  vSaints  shall  |  bless  Thee. 

Miyiister: 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  Mount  Zion,  which  cannot 
be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


186 


ANTIPHONS. 


3. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal;  but  lay 
up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal;  for  where 
your  treasure  is,  there  will  your  heart  be  also. 


People: 


hi 


W-- 


g^gig^TES^i 


^=^ 


3=t 


s 


So  teach  us  to  |  number  •  our  |  days, 

That  we  may  ap  |  ply  our  |  hearts  •  unto  |  wisdom. 


Minister: 

And  fear  not  them  which  kill  the  body,  but  are  not  able  to  kill  the 
soul;  but  rather  fear  him  which  is  able  to  destroy  both  soul  and  body 
in  hell. 

People: 

What  time  I  |  am  a  |  fraid, 

I  will  I  put  ray  |  trust  in  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

Are  not  two  sparrows  sold  for  a  farthing?  and  not  one  of  them 
shall  fall  to  the  ground  without  your  Father. 

People: 

Wait  thou  my  soul  |  still  up  •  on  |  God; 
For  my  |  hope  |  is  from  |  Him. 

Minister: 

Yea,  the  v^ry  hairs  of  your  head  are  all  numbered. 

People: 

Great  is  our  Lord  and  of  |  great  |  power; 
And  His  |  under  |  standing  •  is  |  infinite. 


DIVINE    PROVIDENCE.  187 

Minister: 

Fear  ye  not  therefore,  ye  are  of  more  value  than  many  sparrows. 

People: 

Ye  that  fear  the  I^ord  |  trust  •  in  the  ]  Lord; 
He  is  their  |  help  |  and  their  |  shield. 

Minister: 

For  whosoever  will  save  his  life  shall  lose  it;  and  whosoever  will 
lose  his  life  for  my  sake  shall  find  it. 

People: 

He  shall  trust  in  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
And  I  stay  up  |  on  his  |  God. 

Minister:  ' 

For  what  is  a  man  profited,  if  he  shall  gain  the  whole  world,  and 
lose  his  own  soul  ?  or  what  shall  a  man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ? 


O  fear  the  Lord  |  ye  His  |  saints; 

For  there  is  no  |  want  to  |  them  that  |  fear  Him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack  and  |  suffer  |  hunger; 

But  they  that  seek  the  |  Lord  •  shall  not  |  want  •  any  |  good. 

Minister: 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom;  a  good  under- 
standing have  all  they  that  do  His  commandments;  His  praise  endureth 
for  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  [  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XVIII. 

THANKSGIVING. 

1. 

Blkssing, 

7'ht  \liniste>  shall  say: 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit;  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven 

Peopce: 


— I (S- 

-6P 6. 


I 


S 


m 


'm^^mm=^ 


I  ' 

Blessed  be  the  nafne  of  God  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever; 

For  I  wisdom  •  and  |  might  are  |  His. 

Afinis/er: 

Blessed  are  the}-  that  mourn;   for  the}'  shall  be  comforted. 

People: 

This  is  mj^  comfort  in  |  my  af  |  fliction, 
That  Thy  |  Word  hath  |  quicken  •   ed  |  me. 

A/ttitsler: 

Blessed  are  the  meek;  for  thev  shall  inherit  the  earth. 


People:  -' 

The  afflicted  shall  have  ]6y  \  in  the  |  Lord, 

And  the  poor  shall  rejoice  in  the  |  Hoi 3'  |  One  of  |  Israel. 

A/i  Ulster: 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness;  for 
they  shall  be  filled. 

People: 

I  have  longed  for  Thy  sal  |  vation,  O  |  Lord; 
And  Th}'  |  law  is  |  my  de  |  light. 

Alinistei  : 

Blessed  are  the  merciful;  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

People: 

As  the  heaven  is  high  a  |  bove  the  |  earth, 

So  great  is  His  mercy  |  toward  |  them  that  |  fear  Him. 

Minister-: 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart;  for  they  shall  see  God. 

(188) 


THANKSGIVING. 


189 


People: 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  |  mine  in  |  iquity, 
And  I  cleanse  me  |  from  my  |  sin. 

Alinister: 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers;  for  they  shall  be  called  the  children 
of  God." 

People: 

For  the  sake  of  my  brethren  |  and  com  |  panions, 
I  will  say,  |  Peace  be  |  unto  |  thee. 

Minister: 

Blessed  are  they  that  are  persecuted  for  the  sake  of  righteousness, 
for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

People: 


\\       How  are  mine  enemies  mtilti  |  plied  •   O  |  Lord; 


Many  are  |  they  that  •  rise  |  up  a  |  gainst  me. 

Minister: 

Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you,  and 
say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake. 

People: 

I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  ]  my  dis  [  tress; 
The  Lord  answer-ed  |  me  •   in  a  |  large  |  place. 

Minister: 

Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad;  for  great  is  3'our  reward  in  heaven; 
for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which  were  before  you. 

People: 


r 


-a 


.^-fS- 


-g?-rfg-(g  n-^-,-tg-pg-fg   .-F-P- 


— -i^'-ts'-  -^b(g-  gig-  -^- 


s 


ga 


T 

O  visit  me  with  |  Thy  sal  |  vation; 
That  I  may  see  the  |  good  \  of  Thy  ]  chosen; 
That  I  may  rejoice  in  the  joy  of  |  Thy  |  nation; 
That  I  may  |  glory  •  in  |  Thine  in  |  heritance. 

Minister: 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  everlasting,  and  to  evei- 
lasting.     Amen  and  i\men. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  ]  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was.  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  \.y.     Amen. 


190 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

Thanksgiving. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay  thy  vows  to  the  Most  High, 

People: 


fepi 


si- 


i 


K 


:t: 


^.^zta.0. 


fc=f 


_ti2 l:_ 


s(- 


l^* — ^- 


-t=M 


42- 


^ 


open  to  me  the  |  gates  of  |  justice; 

I  will  go  into  I  them  and  |  praise  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

Let  us  come  before  His  face  with  thanksgiving,  and  make  a  joyful 
noise  unto  Him  with  songs. 

People: 

I  wnll  praise  Thee   for  |  Thou  hast  ]  heard  me, 
And  art  be  ]  come  ]  my  sal  {  vation. 

Minister: 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 

People: 

I  will  praise  the  name  of  God  |  with  a  |  song. 
And  will  magnify  |  Him  |  with  thanks  |  giving. 

Minister: 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth,  and  the  strength  of 
the  mountains  is  His. 

People: 

The  world  also  j  shall  •  be  es  j  tablished, 
And  it  I  shall  |  not  be  '  moved. 

Minister: 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it;  and  His  hands  formed  the  dry  land. 

People: 

The  heavens  de  \  clare  His  |  justice. 
And  all  the  |  people  |  see  His  [  glory. 


THANKSGIVING. 


191 


Minister: 

Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  His  courts  with 
praise;  give  thanks  unto  Him  and  bless  His  name. 

People: 

Thy  vows  are  upon  |  me  O  [  God; 
I  will  render  ]  praises  |  unto  |  Thee. 

Minister: 

Remember  His  marvellous  works  that  He  hath  done;  His  wonders, 
and  the  judgments  of  His  mouth. 

Ct  People: 

I  will  praise  Thee  O  Lord  a  ]  mong  the  |  people; 

And  I  will  sing  praise  unto  |  Thee  a  [  mong  the  |  nations. 

Y\  Minister: 

He  is  the  Lord  our  God;  His  judgments  are  in  all  the  earth. 

People:  ■' t^.cAm  i  ^rrn  rr^r^,^   I   R^rM 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  |  thanks  |  giving; 
Sing  praise  upon  the  |  harp  |  unto  •  our  |  God. 

Minister: 

He  hath  remembered  His  covenant  for  ever,  the  Word  which  He 
commanded  to  a  thousand  generations. 

People: 


^SSiiSfeipiiiteis 


i2^t^gl«2^e^V^ 


:efe: 


^J.^- 


iiiifmggggigisaiggiJi 


All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  |  Thee  O  |  Lord, 
When  they  hear  the  |  words  |  of  Thy  |  mouth; 
Yea  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  [  of  the  |  Lord; 
For  great  is  the  |  glory  j  of  the  j  Lord. 

Minister: 

Blessed   be   the   Lord   out   of   Zion,   who  dwelleth  in  Jerusalem. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  j  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was.  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  \  ty.     Amen. 


192 


ANTIPHONS. 


p.iH  oini  i9in3 


3. 

Praise. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  of  the  same,  the 
Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

People: 


M- 


g 


m 


-^    ^- 


ipii 


=■£ 


-1^- 


:t=£ 


-«2_ 


^ 


I  will  greatly  praise  the  Lord  |  with  my  ]  mouth; 
Yea  I  will  praise  |  Him  a  |  mong  the  |  multitude. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  His  glory  above  the  heavens. 


People: 


Who  is  like  unto  the  ]  Lord  our  ]  God, 
Who  1  dwelleth  |  on  |  high? 


ilbriJJuli 


jUixnoQ 


Minister: 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  praise  ye  the  Lord;  for  He  hath  delivered  the 
soul  of  the  poor  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

i 
People: 

Ever^^  day  |  will  I  |  bless  Thee; 

And  I  will  praise  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever. 


i 


Minister: 

The  Lord  liveth;  and  the  nations  shall  bless  themselves  in  Him, 
and  in  Him  shall  they  glory. 

People: 

Great  is  the  Lord  and  |  greatly  •  to  be  ]  praivSed; 
And  His  |  greatness  |  is  un  |  searchable. 

Minister: 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem;  praise  thy  God,  O  Zion;  for  He  hath 
strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates;  He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within 
thee. 


People: 


Let  them  praise  His  name  |  in  the  [  dance; 

Let  them  sing  praise  unto  Him  |  with  the  ]  timbrel  •  and  1  harp. 


THANKSGIVING. 


193 


Minister: 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of 
the  wheat. 

People: 

The  earth  shall  |  yield  her  |  increase; 

And  God  even  |  our  own  |  God  shall  |  bless  us. 

Mitiister: 

And  ye  shall  eat  in  plenty  and  be  filled,  and  praise  the  name  of  the 
Lord  your  God,  who  hath  done  wonderful  things  with  you. 

People: 

God  I  shall  |  bless  us; 
And  all  the  |  ends  •  of  the  ]  earth  shall  |  fear  Him. 

Minister: 

And  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  in  the  midst  of  Israel,  and  that  I  am 
the  Lord  your  God. 

People: 

Praise  the  Lord  |  O  my  ]  soul, 

While  I  I  live  •  will  I  j  praise  the  j  Lord. 

Minister: 

And  thou  shalt  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  glory  in  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel. 

People: 


1^5 


-si- 


i7 


'  ill  '  I 


His  work  is  |  honorable  •  and  [  glorious; 
And  His  |  justice  •  en  |  dureth  •  for  |  ever. 
He  hath  made  His  wonders  to  j  be  re  |  membered. 
The  Lord  is  |  gracious  •  and  |  full  of  |  mercy. 

Minister: 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  for  ever- 
more. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •    and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


XIX. 


LOVE,  CHARITY  AND  WORKS. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  now,  O  Israel,  what  doth  the  Lord  thy  God  require  of  thee, 
but  to  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  His  ways,  and  to  love  Him, 
and  to  ser\'e  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy  soul. 


Let  all  those  that  trtist  in  |  Thee  be  |  glad; 

And  let  them  that  love  Thy  |  name  re  |  joice  in  j  Thee. 

Alinister: 

For  He  is  the  true  God,  which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with 
them  that  love  Him  and  keep  His  commandments  to  a  thousand  gener- 
ations. 

People: 

O  love  the  Lord  all  |  ye  His  |  saints; 

For  the  |  Lord  pre  |  serveth  •  the  |  faithful. 

Minister: 

And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thine  heart,  and  the  heart 
of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thine  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  that  thou  maj^est  live. 

People: 

Create  in  me  a  clean  [  heart  O  |  God; 
And  renew  a  j  firm  |  spirit  •  with  |  in  me. 

Minister: 

Therefore  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God, 
voice,  and  thou  shalt  cleave  unto  Him;  for  He 
length  of  thy  days. 

People: 

God  will  save  Zion  and  bfiild  the  I  cities  •  of 


thou  shalt  obey  His 
is  thy  life,  and  the 


And  they  that  love  His  |  name  shall 

(194) 


Judah; 
dwell  there  {  in. 


LOVE,    CHARITY    AND    WORKS. 


195 


Minister: 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that 
loveth  me. 

People: 

I  shall  keep  the  ways  |  of  the  |  Lord, 

And  shall  not  do  [  wicked  •  ly  a  [  gainst  my  |  God. 

Minister; 

If  a  man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  word;  and  my  Father  will  love 
him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our  abode  with  him. 

People: 

|i    I  shall  not  for  |  get  Thy  |  precepts; 

For  with  them  |  Thou  hast  |  quicken  •  ed  |  me. 

Minister: 

As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  you;  continue  ye  in 
my  love. 

People: 

My  soul  I  thirsteth  •  for  |  Thee; 

To  see  Thy  |  power  |  and  Thy  {  glory. 

Minister: 

If  ye  keep  my  commandments  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love;  even  as  I 
have  kept  my  Father's  commandments  and  abide  in  His  love. 

People: 

A 


HiSS^Siiilieg^u 


^^^^■■^ 


I  I  love  the  |  Lord, 

Because  He  hath  heard  my  voice  [  and  my  |  suppli  |  cations; 

Because  He  hath  inclin-ed  His  |  ear  •  unto  |  me, 

I  will  call  upon  Him  as  |  long  |  as  I  |  live. 

Minister: 

There  is  one  God;  and  there  is  none  other  but  He;  and  to  love  Him 
with  all  the  heart,  and  with  all  the  understanding,  and  with  all  the 
soul,  and  with  all  the  strength,  and  to  love  his  neighbor  as  himself,  is 
more  than  all  burnt  offerings  and  sacrifices. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was  and  who  j  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


196 


ANTIPHONS. 


2. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

Think  not  that  I  am  come  to  destroy  the  law  or  the  prophets;  I  am 
not  come  to  destroy,  but  to  fulfill. 

People: 


=^ 


I^ 


:te 


1^^^ 


^- 


-s(- 


-Z5»- 


-p-- 


-37- 


^ 


T=F 


-^- 


I  am  a  companion  of  all  |  them  that  |  fear  Thee, 
And  of  them  that  |  keep  |  Th}-  com  |  mandments. 

Minister: 

Therefore  if  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  rememberest 
that  th}'  brother  hath  aught  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift  before  the 
altar,  and  go  thy  wa}- ;  first  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come 
and  offer  thy  gift. 

People: 

Jtist  art  I  Thou  O  |  Lord, 

And  I  upright  |  are  Thy  |  judgments. 

Minister: 

When  3-e  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  y^  have  aught  against  an3'; 
that  3'our  Father  also  which  is  in  heaven  may  forgive  3'ou  your 
trespasses. 

People: 

Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression  ]  is  for  |  given, 
Whose  1  sin  |  is  |  covered. 

Minister: 

Then  came  Peter  to  Him,  and  said.  Lord,  how  oft  shall  my  brother 
sin  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him  ?  till  seven  times  ?  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  I  say  not  unto  thee,  until  seven  times;  but,  until  seventy  times 
seven. 

People: 

I  will  declare 
I  will  be 

Minister: 

Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  3'ou,  do  good  to  them 
that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despitefull}'  use  you  and  per- 
secute you. 

People: 

To  the  Lord  our  God  is  mercy  |  and  for  !  giveness, 
Though  we  have  ]  not  o  j  beyed  •  His  |  voice. 


mine  in  |  iquit}^; 
sorry  |  for  my  !  sin. 


LOVE,    CHARITY    AND    WORKS.  I97 

Minister: 

That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven ;  for 
He  maketh  His  sun  to  shine  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth 
rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

People: 

Let  Thy  mercies  come  also  unto  j  me  O  |  Lord; 
Thy  salvation  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word. 

Minister: 

For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward  have  ye  ?  do  not 
even  the  publicans  the  same  ?  And  if  ye  salute  your  brethren  only, 
what  do  ye  more  than  others  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  so  ? 

People: 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  |  full  •  of  com  {  passion ; 
Slow  to  I  anger  •  and  of  |  great  |  mercy. 

Minister: 

But  love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good,  and  lend,  hoping  for 
nothing  again;  and  3'our  reward  shall  be  great,  and  ye  shall  be  the 
children  of  the  Highest;  for  He  is  kind  to  the  unthankful  and  the  evil. 

People: 

The  earth  O  Lord  is  |  full  of  •  Thy  |  mercy; 
(3  I  teach  I  me  Thy  |  statutes. 

Minister: 

Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is  merciful. 

People: 


i^^P^iSPBSSi 


r.#— ^- 


ip:l 


-6>-f2- 


m 


\y^-W--^- 


tj^= 


n 

Thy  mercy  is  |  better  •  than  |  life; 

My  I  lips  shall  ]  praise  |  Thee; 

So  will  I  bless  Thee  |  while  I  |  live; 

I  will  lift  up  my  |  hands  |  in  Thy  |  name. 

ATtnister: 

Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  la}'  down  his  life 
for  his  friends.     Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you. 

People: 

Glor>'  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  j  come, 

The  1  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


19^ 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Son  of  Man  shall  come  in  the  gloty  of  His  Father  with  His 
angels;  and  then  He  shall  reward  every  man  according  to  his  works. 

People: 


-6* — 


HI 


-<^-r 


-z^- 


gfl 


•^-^ 


i^iircgi=s 


The  just  shall  give  thanks  j  unto  •   Thy  j  name; 
The  upright  shall  j  dwell  j  in  Thy  |  presence. 

Alinister: 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  in  heaven. 

People: 

Remove  from  me  the  |  way  of  [  lying; 
And  graciously  |  grant  \  me  Thy  |  law. 

Minister: 

If  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep  the  commandments. 

People:  : 

Blessed  are  the  perfect  j  in  the  j  way, 
Who  walk  in  the  \  law  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

Minister: 

If  ye  know  these  things,  happy  are  ye  if  ye  do  them. 

People: 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  |  feareth  •  the  |  Lord, 

That  delighteth  |  greatly  •  in  |  His  com  |  mandments. 

Minister; 

''  Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of 
itself,  except  it  abide  in  the  vine;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide 
in  me. 


People: 


Lord  Thou  hast  [  been  our  |  dwelling  place 
In  I  all  I  gener  |  ations. 


LOVE,    CHARITY   AND    WORKS. 


199 


Minister: 

I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches;  he  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in 
him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit;  for  without  me  ye  can  do 
nothing. 

People: 

God  hath  spoken  once;  |  twice  •  have  I  j  heard  this; 
That  power  be  |  longeth  |  unto  |  God. 

Minister: 

Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much  fruit;  so  shall  ye 
be  my  disciples. 

People: 

Yea  the  Lord  shall  give  [  that  •  which  is  |  good ; 
And  our  |  land  shall  |  yield  her  j  increase. 

Minister: 

Whosoever  heareth  these  sayings  of  mine,  and  doeth  them,  I  will 
liken  him  unto  a  wise  man,  that  built  his  house  upon  a  rock. 

People: 

Give  me  understanding  and  I  shall  |  keep  Thy  |  law;  ^ 

Yea  I  shall  observe  it  |  with  my  |  whole  j  heart. 

Minister: 

Upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my  church;  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall 
not  prevail  against  it. 

People: 


ii« 


11 


■^-g^'-g- 


iiiSiiigii 


I  will  give  Thee  thanks  in  the  great  |  congre  [  gation; 
I  will  praise  |  Thee  a  j  mong  much  |  people; 
And  my  tongue  shall  speak  |  of  Thy  |  justice, 
And  of  Thy  praise  [  all  the  |  day  |  long. 

Minister: 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord;  neither  are 
there  any  works  like  unto  Thy  works. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For    I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come. 

The  I  Al  I  migh  ]  ty.     Amen. 


XX. 


ETERNAL  EIFE. 
1. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  dust  of  the  ground,  and 
breathed  into  his  nostrils  the  breath  of  life;  and  man  became  a  living 
soul. 

People: 


^ g<- 


mm^ 


^- 


=1: 


:zt 


-^B- 


ii: 


— & 


^iiilE^ 


-O- 


-^         .f2. 


-fi^ 


s 


i^y 


I  shall  not  |  die  but  |  live, 

And  declare  the  |  works  |  of  the  ]  Lord. 

Minister: 

Behold,  O  my  people,  I  will  open  your  graves,  and  cause  you  to 
come  up  out  of  your  graves;  and  I  will  put  my  spirit  in  you,  and  3'e 
shall  live. 

People: 

Thou  hast  deliver-ed  my  |  soul  from  !  death; 

That  I  may  walk  before  Thee  in  the  ]  light  |  of  the  |  living. 

Minister: 

I  will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the  grave,  I  will  redeem  them 
from  death;  O  death,  I  will  be  thy  plagues;  O  grave,  I  will  be  thy 
destruction. 

People: 

The  Lord  pre  |  serveth  •  the  |  faithful, 

And  plentifully'  re  [  wardeth  •  the  |  proud  ]  doer. 

Minister: 

And  many  of  them  that  sleep  in  the  dust  of  the  \arth  shall  awake, 
some  to  everlasting  life,  and  some  to  shame  and  everlasting  contempt. 

(200) 


ETKRNAI.    LIFE,'.  20I 

People: 

How  great  |  is  Thy  |  goodness, 

Which  Thou  hast  laid  |  up  for  |  them  that  |  fear  Thee. 

Minister: 

And  they  that  be  wise  shall  shine  as  the  brightness  of  the  firma- 
ment; and  they  that  turn  many  to  justice,  as  the  stars  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

The  upright  shall  see  |  and  re  [  joice, 

And  all  iniqui  |  ty  shall  |  stop  her  |  mouth. 

Minister: 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I 
will  fear  no  evil,  for  Thou  art  with  me;  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  they 
comfort  me. 

People: 

Thou  anointest  my  |  head  with  |  oil; 
My  I  cup  I  runneth  |  over. 

Minister: 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  .shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of  my  life; 
and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


People: 


S=Fd: 


-iS-fS^-- 


'-'^~^- 
-n^. 


gzt^: 


-^- 


I 


2?Tnz?' 


a 


jtggaiffjgiiggpi^ 


Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  |  of  the  |  Lord  ? 
Who  can  .shew  |  forth  |  all  His  |  praise  ? 
Blessed  are  they  that  |  keep  |  judgment, 
And  he  that  doeth  |  justice  •  at  |  all  |  times. 

Minister: 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  the  heavens;   and  His  king- 
dom ruleth  over  all. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


202 


ANTIPHONS. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Now  that  the  dead  are  raised,  even  IVIoses  shewed  at  the  bush,  when 
he  called  the  Lord  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the 
God  of  Jacob;  for  He  is  not  a  God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the  living;  for 
all  live  unto  Him. 


People: 

I: 


-(^ 


-2;(- 


:=1: 


:^ — Jp: 


:t=: 


ir^ 


-G- 


I 


F=F 


il 


On  the  third  day  He  will  [  raise  us  |  up, 
And  we  shall  |  live  |  in  His  j  sight. 

Minister: 

I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life;  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though 
he  were  dead,  3'et  shall  he  live;  and  whosoever  liveth,  and  believeth  in 
me,  shall  never  die. 


People: 

I  will  walk  be 
In  the  I  land  | 


I  fore  the  |  Lord 
of  the  I  living. 


Miyiister: 

Verily,   verily,   I  say  unto  you,   He  that  heareth  my  word, 
believeth  on  Him  that  sent  me,  hath  eternal  life. 

People: 

Thou  art  my  \  refuge  •  O  |  Lord,  ■ 

My  portion  in  the  |  land  |  of  the  |  living. 


and 


51 


Minister: 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  The  hour  is  coming,  and  now  is, 
when  the  dead  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God;  and  they  that 
hear  shall  live. 


People: 

I  will 


on  I  God; 
shall  I  save  me. 


call  up 
And  the  ]  Lord 

Minister: 

Marvel  not  at  this;  for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  which  all  that  are  in 
the  graves  shall  hear  His  voice,  and  shall  come  forth;  they  that  have 
done  good,  to  the  resurrection  of  life;  and  they  that  have  done  evil,  to 
the  resurrection  of  damnation. 


ETERNAI.   I.IPE. 


203 


People: 

O  continue  Thy  mercy  to  |  them  that  |  know  Thee; 
And  Thy  justice  |  to  the  |  upright  •   in  j  heart. 

Minister:  K>i\1i  ll-.>i' 

For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  only  begotten  Son, 
that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life. 

People: 

The  Ivord  forsaketh  |  not  His  |  saints; 
They  |  are  pre  |  served  •  for  |  ever. 

Minister: 

This  is  the  bread  which  came  down  from  heaven;  not  as  your 
fathers  did  eat  manna,  and  are  dead;  he  that  eateth  of  this  bread  shall 
live  for  ever. 

People: 

He  shall  feed  His  flock  j  like  a  |  shepherd; 
He  shall  gather  the  |  lambs  |  with  His  |  arm. 

Minister: 

Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also. 

People: 


The  Ivord  |  is  my  |  portion; 

Therefore  |  will  I  |  hope  in  |  Him. 

The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  |  wait  for 

To  the  1  soul  that  [  seeketh  [  Him. 


Him, 


Minister: 

They  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew  their  strength;  they  shall 
mount  up  with  wings  as  eagles;  they  shall  run,  and  not  be  weary;  and 
they  shall  walk,  and  not  faint. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •    and  ]  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  who  |  is  to  [  come, 

The  I  Al  1  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


204 


ANTIPHONS. 

3. 


The  Minister  shall  say: 

Fear  none  of  those  things  which  thou  shalt  suffer.    Be  thou  faithful 
unto  death,  and  I  will  give  thee  a  crown  of  life. 

People: 


"St 


i^iP=S 


■»-j« 


^2.  J::-        .i2. 


i^^ 


'■p'- 


Arise  O  Lord;  O  God  lift  |  up  Thy  |  hand; 
And  for  |  get  not  |  the  af  |  flicted. 

Minister: 

Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth;  yea, 
saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labors;  and  their  works 
do  follow  with  them. 


People: 


They  shall  obtain  j  joy  and  |  gladness, 

And  sorrow  and  I  sighing  •  shall  |  flee  a  |  way. 


Minister: 

These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,    and  have 
washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

People: 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  |  went  a  [  stray; 
But  now  I  do  I  I  keep  Thy  |  Word. 

Minister: 

Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  of  God,  and  serve  Him  day 
and  night  in  His  temple. 

People: 

I  have  trusted  |  in  Thy  |  mercy; 

And  my  heart  shall  re  |  joice  in  |  Thy  sal  |  vation. 


ETERNAL   LIFE. 


205 


Minister: 

For  the  Lamb,  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne,  shall  feed  them, 
and  shall  lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  water. 

People: 

Thou  art  the  God  of  |  my  sal  |  vation; 
On  Thee  do  I  |  wait  |  all  the  |  day. 

Afinrster: 

Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in  the  first  resurrection;  on 
such  the  second  death  hath  no  power. 

People: 

Blessed  are  they  that  |  keep  His  |  testimonies, 
That  seek  Him  |  with  the  |  whole  |  heart. 

Minisicr: 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes;  and  there  shall 
be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any 
more  pain;  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. 

People: 


i 


-C^ 


':<z-^: 


:t=t: 


k--^ 


s^mm^^m^ 


I    I 

They  shall  not  j  hunger  •   nor  |  thirst; 
Neither  shall  the  |  heat  nor  |  sun  |  smite  them; 
For  He  that  hath  mercy  on  j  them  shall  \  lead  them, 
Even  by  the  springs  of  |  water  |  shall  He  |  lead  them. 

Minister: 

Fear  not;  I  am  the  First  and  the  Last;  I  am  He  that  liveth  and  was 
dead;  and,  behold,  I  am  alive  for  evermore.     Amen. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  I  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  wavS   and  w^ho  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 


Zbc  pealter* 


He  who  lives  well  is  regenerated  by  the  Word  of  the  Lord,  but  he  who 
lives  ill  perishes  in  the  day  of  Judgment 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the  wicked, 
Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
Nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord; 

And  in  His  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water, 
That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season; 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 

And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  wicked  are  not  so; 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  wicked  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment, 
Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  just. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  just; 
But  the  way  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 


Psalm  I 


2. 

Temptations  of  the  Lord,  and  the  subjugation  of  the  hells. 

O  Lord,  how  are  multiplied  mine  enemies; 
Many  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me. 

Many  are  they  which  say  of  my  soul, 
There  is  no  help  for  him  in  God. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  shield  for  me; 
My  glory,  and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head 

(206) 


THE   PSALTER.  207 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice, 

And  He  heard  me  out  of  the  mountain  of  His  holiness. 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept,  and  I  awaked; 
For  the  Lord  sustained  me. 

I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people, 
That  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

Arise,  O  Lord;  save  me,  O  my  God; 

For  Thou  hast  smitten  all  mine  enemies  upon  the  jaw; 
Thou  hast  broken  the  teeth  of  the  wicked. 

Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord; 
Thy  blessing  is  upon  Thy  people. 

Psalm  J. 

3. 

Prayer  of  the  Lord  for  help  against  the  evil,  falsifiers  and  hypocrites 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord, 
Consider  my  meditation. 

Hearken  to  the  voice  of  ray  cry,  my  King  and  my  God; 
For  unto  Thee  will  I  pray. 

O  Lord,  my  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning; 
In  the  morning  will  I  address  Thee,  and  look  up. 

For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wickedness; 
Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  Thee. 

The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  Thy  sight; 
Thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  a  lie; 

The  Lord  will  abhor  the  man  of  blood  and  deceit. 

But  I  will  come  into  Th^^  house  in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy; 
In  Thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  Thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  justice  because  of  mine  enemies; 
Make  Thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 

For  there  is  no  truth  in  their  mouth; 
Their  inward  part  is  very  wickedness; 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre; 
They  flatter  with  their  tongue. 


208  THE   PSALTER. 

Destroy  them,  O  God; 

Let  them  fall  by  their  own  counsels. 

Cast  them  out  in  the  multitude  of  their  transgressions; 
For  they  have  rebelled  against  Thee 

But  let  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee  rejoice; 

Let  them  ever  shout  for  jo3%  for  Thou  dost  defend  them; 
Let  them  also  that  love  Th\-  name  be  joj'ful  in  Thee. 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  just; 

With  favor  Thou  wilt  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 

Psalm  5. 

4. 

Temptaiions  of  the  Lord  even  to  despair,  and  victory. 

0  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine  anger, 
Neither  chasten  me  in  Thry  wrath. 

Have  mercj'  upon  me,  O  Lord;  for  I  am  weak; 
O  Lord,  heal  me;  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed; 
But  Thou,  O  Lord,  how  long  ? 

Return,  O  Lord,  deliver  my  soul; 
Save  me  for  Thy  mercies'  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  Thee; 
In  hell  who  shall  give  Thee  thanks  ? 

1  am  weary  with  my  groaning; 

All  the  night  make  I  my  bed  to  swim; 
I  water  my  couch  wdth  my  tears. 

Mine  e^-e  is  consumed  because  of  grief; 

It  waxeth  old  because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquit}- 

For  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication; 
The  Lord  will  receive  my  prayer. 

Let  all  mine  enemies  be  ashamed  and  sore  vexed; 
Let  them  turn  back  and  be  ashamed  suddenly. 

Psalm  6. 


THE   PSALTER.  209 

5. 
Humiliation  of  the  Lord,  and  His  Glorification. 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all  the  earth; 
Who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  Thou  hast  perfected  praise 
Because  of  Thine  enemies, 

That  Thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  look  at  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy  fingers, 
The  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast  ordained; 

What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 
And  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  him? 

For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels, 
And  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of  Thy  hands; 
Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet; 

All  sheep  and  oxen; 

And  also  the  beast  of  the  field; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea. 
That  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  8. 

6. 

The  Church  is  with  him  who  is  in  the  good  of  charity  from  the  Lord. 

O  Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  Thy  tabernacle? 

Who  shall  dwell  in  the  mountain  of  Thy  holiness  ? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  doeth  justice, 
And  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  slandereth  not  with  his  tongue, 
Nor  doeth  evil  to  his  companion. 

Nor  putteth  shame  upon  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  despised; 
But  he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 


2IO  THE    PSALTER. 

He  that  sweareth  to  afflict  himself, 
And  changeth  not. 

He  that  giveth  not  his  money  to  usury, 
Nor  taketh  a  gift  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be  moved. 

Psalm  15, 

7. 
The  Divine  Truth  proceeding  from  the  Lord. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; 

And  the  firmament  showeth  the  work  of  His  hands. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech. 

And  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language, 
Where  their  voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 
And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  He  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun, 

Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber, 
And  rejoiceth  as  a  vStrong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heavens. 
And  his  circuit  to  the  ends  of  them; 

And  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect. 
Restoring  the  soul. 

The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure. 
Making  wise  the  simple. 

The  commandments  of  the  Lord  are  right, 
Rejoicing  the  heart. 

The  precept  of  the  Lord  is  pure. 
Enlightening  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean. 
Enduring  forever. 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true, 
They  are  just  altogether. 


THE    PSALTER.  211 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold, 
Yea,  than  much  fine  gold; 

Sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  dropping  of  the  honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  Thy  servant  warned; 
In  keeping  them  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? 
Cleanse  Thou  me  from  secret  sins. 

Keep  Thy  servant  back  from  proud  things, 
Let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me. 

Then  shall  I  be  blameless, 

And  innocent  of  great  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my  heart, 
Be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight, 

O  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  ig. 


8. 

The  Lord  will  sustain  the  Church  and  sa^e  those  who  believe  in  Him. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  distress; 
The  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee; 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary. 
And  strengthen  thee  out  of  Zion ; 

Remeriiber  all  thy  offerings, 
And  accept  thy  sacrifice; 

Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart, 
And  fulfill  all  thy  counsel. 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

And  in  the  name  of  our  God  we  will  lift  up  our  banners; 
The  Lord  fulfill  all  thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  His  anointed; 
He  will  hear  him  from  His  holy  heaven 

With  the  saving  strength  of  His  right  hand. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses; 

But  we  will  glory  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 


212  THE    PvSALTER. 

They  are  brought  down  and  fallen, 
But  we  are  risen,  and  stand  upright. 

Save,  O  Lord; 

Let  the  King  hear  us  when  we  call. 

Psalm  20. 

9. 

The  Lord  teaches  and  leads. 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd- 
I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures; 
He  leadeth  me  beside  the  vStill  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul; 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  justice  for  His  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death, 
I  will  fear  no  evil. 

For  Thou  art  with  me; 

Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  settest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  mine  enemies; 
Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil; 
My  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of  my  life; 
And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  2j. 

10. 

The  Church  is  from  the  Lord  by  the  Word,  and  will  be  with  those  who 
repent  and  receive  Him  in  His  Glorified  Human. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas, 
And  established  it  upon  the  rivers. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  mountain  of  the  Lord  ? 
And  who  shall  stand  in  His  holy  place  ? 


THE    PSALTER.  213 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  to  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceit. 

He  shall  receive  a  blessing  from  the  Lord, 
And  justice  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him, 
That  seek  Thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates; 

And  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doors; 
And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  might3'  in  battle. 

Lift  up  3'our  heads,  O  ye  gates; 

Yea,  lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors; 
And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 


Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  Hosts,  He  is  the  King  of  glory. 


Psalm  24. 


11. 

The  power  of  Divine  Truth  proceeding  from  the  Lord. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty, 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  of  His  name; 
Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters; 
The  God  of  glory  thundereth; 
The  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful; 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  glorious. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars; 

Yea,  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

And  He  maketh  them  dance  like  a  calf; 
Lebanon  and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 


214 


THE    PSALTER. 


The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire; 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness; 

The  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  bring  forth; 
And  layeth  bare  the  forests; 

And  in  His  temple  doth  ever>'  one  speak  of  His  glory. 

The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood; 

Yea,  the  Lord  sitteth  King  for  ever. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  to  His  people; 
The  Lord  will  bless  His  people  with  peace. 

Psalm  2g. 


12. 

Glorification  of  the  Lord  after  He  suffered  temptations  even  to  the  last, 
which  was  the  Passion  of  the  Cross. 

I  will  exalt  Thee,  O  Lord; 
For  Thou  hast  lifted  me  up, 

And  hast  not  made  mine  enemies  to  rejoice  over  me. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  Thee, 

And  Thou  hast  healed  me. 
O  Lord,  Thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  hell; 

Thou  hast  caused  me  to  live. 

That  I  should  not  go  down  to  the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  His  saints. 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

For  His  anger  is  but  for  a  moment; 
In  His  favor  is  life; 

Weeping  shall  endure  for  a  night, 
But  J03'  Cometh  in  the  morning. 

And  I  said  in  my  prosperit}', 
I  shall  never  be  moved. 

0  Lord,  in  Thy  favor  Thou  hast  made  my  mountain  to  stand  in  strength; 
Thou  didst  hide  Thy  face,  and  I  was  troubled. 

1  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord; 

And  unto  the  Lord  I  made  my  supplication. 


the;  psalter.  215 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  if  I  go  down  to  the  pit  ? 
Shall  the  dust  praise  Thee  ?  shall  it  declare  Thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me; 
O  Lord,  be  Thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing; 

Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with  gladness; 

That  my  glory  may  sing  unto  Thee,  and  not  be  silent. 

0  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  Thee  for  ever. 

Psalm  JG. 

13. 

The  mercy  of  Ihe  Lord  over  those  who  repent  and  are  in  grievous  temptations 

Blessed  is  hf  whose  transgression  is  forgiven, 
Whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not  iniquity, 
And  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  deceit. 

When  I  was  silent,  my  bones  waxed  old 
Through  my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  Thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me; 

My  moisture  was  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  Thee, 
And  mine  iniquity  have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord; 
And  Thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  saint  pray  unto  Thee 
In  a  time  when  Thou  mayest  be  found. 

Wherefore  in  the  floods  of  great  waters, 
They  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place; 

Thou  shalt  preserve  me  from  trouble; 

Thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of  deliverance. 

I  will  make  thee  intelligent, 

And  teach  thee  in  the  way  which  Thou  shalt  go; 

1  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 


2i6  THE    PSAI.TER. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have  no  understanding; 
Whose  mouth  must  be  closed  with  bridle  and  bit, 
Lest  they  draw  near  unto  thee. 

Many  are  the  sorrows  of  the  wicked; 

But  he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  just; 
And  sing,  all  ye  upright  in  heart. 

Psalm  32. 

14. 

The  Church  which  is  from  the  Lord  by  the  Word  will  endure  forever. 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  O  ye  just; 

Praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  the  harp; 

Sing  unto  Him  with  the  psaltery  of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  Him  a  new  song; 

Play  skilfully  with  a  loud  noise. 

For  the  Word  of  the  Lord  is  right; 
And  all  His  works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  justice  and  judgment; 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  mercy  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made; 

And  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  a  heap; 
He  layeth  up  the  deeps  in  storehouses 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord; 

Let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  Him; 

For  He  spake,  and  it  was  done; 
He  commanded,  and  it  vStood  fast. 

The  Lord  maketh  void  the  counsel  of  the  nations; 
He  hath  overturned  the  devices  of  the  people. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever, 
The  thoughts  of  His  heart  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  33 :  i-ii. 


THE    PSALTER.  217 

15. 

* 

Blessed  are  they  who  are  of  the  Lord's  Church;  for  there  is  no 
salvation  by  human  intelligence. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord; 

The  people  whom  He  hath  chosen  for  His  inheritance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven; 
He  beholdeth  all  the  sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  His  habitation 

He  looketh  upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

He  formeth  their  hearts  together; 
He  understandeth  all  their  works. 

No  king  is  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a  host; 

A  mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  great  strength. 

A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety; 

Neither  shall  he  deliver  by  his  great  strength. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  Him, 
Upon  them  that  hope  in  His  mercy; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death, 
And  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord; 
He  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  Him, 

Because  we  have  trusted  in  His  holy  name. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us, 
According  as  we  hope  in  Thee. 

Psalm  33 :  12-22. 

16. 

The  Lord  delivers  those  who  trust  in  Him  from  all  evil. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times; 

His  praise  shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  glory  in  the  Lord; 
The  afflicted  shall  hear  and  be  glad. 


2i8  the;  psalter. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

And  lei  us  exalt  His  name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  He  heard  me, 
And  delivered  me  from  all  ni}-  fears. 

They  looked  unto  Him,  and  were  made  to  rejoice; 
And  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  afflicted  one  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him, 
And  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them  that  fear  Him, 
And  delivereth  them, 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good; 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints; 

There  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  Him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger; 

But  the}'  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  an}-  good. 

Psalm  J4:  i-io. 
17. 
The  Lord  saves  the  good,  but  the  evil  perish. 

Come,  3'e  children,  hearken  unto  me; 
I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life. 

And  loveth  many  days,  that  he  ma}'  see  good  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil. 

And  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 

Depart  from  evil  and  do  good; 
Seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  just, 
And  His  ears  are  open  to  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 
To  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  just  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth. 

And  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart; 
And  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 


THE   PS  ALTER.  219 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  just; 

But  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones; 
Not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked; 

And  they  that  hate  the  just  shall  be  guilty. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  His  servants ;''^*^  rt'^^-^' 
And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  guilty. 

Psalm  J4:  11-22. 
18. 
The  Lord  will  protect  the  good  when  the  last  judgment  comes. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength, 
A  very  present  help  in  trouble. 

Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  removed. 
And  the  mountains  be  moved  into  the  heart  of  the  seas. 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled. 

And  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God; 
The  holy  place  of  the  habitations  of  the  most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  she  shall  not  be  moved; 
God  shall  help  her  when  the  morning  dawns. 

The  nations  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved; 
He  uttered  His  voice,  the  earth  melted  away. 

The  Ivord  of  Hosts  is  with  us; 
The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

Who  maketh  desolations  in  the  earth.  ^'•■'^"^ 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  to  the  end  of  the  earth; 

He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder; 
He  burneth  the  chariot  with  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God; 
I  will  be  exalted  among  the  nations, 
I  will  be  Exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  Hosts  is  with  us; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge.  Psalm  46. 


220  THE    PSALTER. 

19. 

The  Lord  reigns  over  the  Church. 

O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people; 

Shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  High  is  terrible; 
He  is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us, 
And  the  nations  under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us, 
The  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  He  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout, 

The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praise  to  our  God,  sing  praise; 
Sing  praise  to  our  King,  sing  praise. 

For  God  is  King  of  all  the  earth; 
Sing  ye  praise  with  understanding, 

God  reigneth  over  the  nations; 

God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  His  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together, 
The  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham. 

For  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God; 
He  is  greatly  exalted. 


20. 


Psalm  47. 


Humiliation  of  the  Lord,  His  Glorification,  and  the  establishment 
of  the  Church  by  Him. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy  lovingkindncss; 

According   to   the   multitude   of   Thy    tender  mercies  blot  out  ray 
transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity, 
And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions; 
And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 


THE   PSALTER.  221 

Against  Thee,  against  Thee  only,  have  I  sinned. 
And  done  this  evil  in  Thy  sight; 

That  Thou  mightest  be  justified  when  Thou  speakest, 
And  be  pure  when  Thou  judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity; 
.And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  Thou  desirest  truth  in  the  reins. 

And  in  the  hidden  part  Thou  makest  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyvssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean; 
Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness. 

That  the  bones  which  Thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  Thy  face  from  my  sins. 
And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God; 
And  renew  a  firm  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence; 
And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation; 
And  let  a  willing  vSpirit  uphold  me. 

And  I  will  teach  transgressors  Thy  ways; 
And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  Thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood,  O  God,  Thou  God  of  my  salvation; 
And  my  tongue  vShall  sing  aloud  of  Thy  justice. 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

For  Thou  desirest  not  sacrifice,  that  I  should  give  it; 
Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit; 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion; 
Build  Thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  justice, 
With  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt  offering; 

Then  vShall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  Thine  altar.  Psalm  5/ 


222  THE   PSALTER. 

21. 

The  hypocrites  will  perish,  but  they  that  trust  in  the  Lord  will  be  saved. 

Why  boastest  thou  in  mischief,  O  mighty  man  ? 
The  mercy  of  God  is  for  ever. 

Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischiefs; 
Like  a  sharp  razor,  working  deceit. 

Thou  lovest  evil  more  than  good; 

And  l3-ing  more  than  speaking  justice. 

Thou  lovest  all  devouring  words, 

0  thou  deceitful  tongue. 

God  shall  also  destroy  thee  for  ever, 
He  shall  take  thee  away. 

And  pluck  thee  out  of  th}'  dwelling  place, 
And  root  thee  out  of  the  land  of  the  living. 

The  just  also  shall  see  and  fear. 
And  shall  laugh  at  him. 

Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  made  not  God  his  strength; 
But  trusted  in  the  abundance  of  his  riches, 
And  strengthened  himself  in  his  wickedness. 

But  I  am  like  a  green  olive  tree  in  the  house  of  God; 

1  trust  in  the  mercy  of  God  for  ever  and  ever, 

I  will  praise  Thee  for  ever,  because  Thou  hast  wrought; 
And  I  will  wait  on  Thj^  name; 
For  it  is  good  before  Thy  saints. 

Psalm  j2. 

22. 

Prayer  of  the  Lord  for  assistance  against  the  hells,  and  deliverance. 

Save  me,  O  God,  for  the  sake  of  Thy  name. 
And  judge  me  by  Thy  strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  God; 

Give  ear  to  the  words  of  mj^  mouth. 

For  strangers  are  risen  against  me. 
And  oppressors  seek  after  my  soul; 
They  have  not  set  God  before  them. 


THE    PSALTER.  221 


Behold,  God  is  my  helper; 

The  Lord  is  with  them  that  uphold  my  soul. 

He  shall  reward  evil  to  mine  enemies; 
Cut  them  off  in  Thy  truth. 

I  will  freely  sacrifice  unto  Thee; 

I  will  praise  Thy  name,  O  Lord;  for  it  is  good. 

For  He  hath  delivered  me  out  of  all  trouble; 
And  mine  eye  hath  looked  upon  mine  enemies. 


Psalm  S4' 


23. 

Temptations  of  the  Lord  in  which  He  has  trust  in  the  Father- 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God; 
For  man  would  swallow  me  up; 
He  fighting  daily  oppresseth  me. 

Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  me  Up; 

For  they  be  many  that  fight  against  me,  O  Thou  most  High. 

In  the  day  when  I  am  afraid, 
I  will  trust  in  Thee. 

In  God  I  will  praise  His  Word, 
In  God  I  have  put  my  trust; 

I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Every  day  they  wrest  my  words; 

All  their  thoughts  are  against  me  for  evil. 

They  gather  themselves  together,  the}^  hide  themselves, 
They  mark  my  steps  when  they  lie  in  wait  for  my  soul. 

Because  of  their  iniquity,  deliver  me  from  them; 
In  Thine  anger  cast  down  the  people,  O  God. 

Thou  hast  numbered  my  wanderings; 
Put  Thou  my  tears  into  Thy  bottle; 
Are  they  not  in  Thy  book  ? 

When  I  cry  unto  Thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  turn  back; 
This  I  know;  for  God  is  for  me. 

In  God  will  I  praise  His  Word; 

In  the  Lord  will  I  praise  His  Word. 


224  THE   PSALTER. 

In  God  have  I  put  my  trust; 

I  will  not  fear  \f hat  man  can  do  unto  me. 

Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God; 
I  will  render  praises  unto  Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  and  my  feet  from  falling; 
That  I  may  walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living. 

Psalm  56. 

24. 

Prayer  of  the  Lord  when  in  combats  with  the  hells  which  assault  Him. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me; 
For  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee; 

Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  trust,  until  these  calamities 
be  overpast. 

I  will  cry  unto  God  most  high; 

Unto  God  that  performeth  all  things  for  me.  • 

He  shall  send  from  heaven. 

And  save  me  from  the  reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up. 
God  shall  send  forth  His  mercy  and  His  truth. 

My  soul  is  among  lions; 

I  lie  down  among  them  that  are  set  on  fire, 

Even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrow^s, 
And  their  tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens, 
Let  Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

They  have  prepared  a  net  for  my  steps; 
My  soul  is  bowed  down. 

They  have  digged  a  pit  before  me, 
Into  the  midst  thereof  they  are  fallen. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed; 
I  will  sing  and  give  praivSe. 

Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp; 
I  will  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  Thee.  O  Lord,  among  the  people; 
I  will  sing  unto  Thee  among  the  nations. 


THE   PSALTER.  225 

For  Thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens, 
And  Thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens; 
Let  Thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  57. 

25. 

Lamentation  of  the  Lord,  that  He  is  forsaken,  together  with  the  Church; 
but  there  will  be  deliverance. 

O  God,  Thou  hast  cast  us  off,  Thou  hast  broken  us, 
Thou  hast  been  displeased; 
O  turn  Thyself  to  us  again. 

Thou  hast  made  the  earth  to  tremble;  Thou  hast  broken  it; 
Heal  the  breaches  thereof;  for  it  shaketh. 

Thou  hast  showed  Thy  people  a  hard  thing; 

Thou  hast  made  us  to  drink  the  wine  of  astonishment. 

Thou  hast  given  a  banner  to  them  that  fear  Thee, 
That  it  may  be  lifted  up  because  of  the  truth. 

That  Thy  beloved  may  be  delivered; 

Save  with  Thy  right  hand  and  hear  me. 

God  hath  spoken  in  His  holiness;  I  will  rejoice; 

I  will  divide  Shechem,  and" mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasseh  is  mine; 
And  Ephraim  is  the  strength  of  my  head; 
Judah  is  my  lawgiver. 

Moab  is  my  washpot;  over  Edom  will  I  cast  out  my  shoe; 
Over  Philistia  w^U  I  shout. 

Who  will  bring  me  into  the  strong  city  ? 
Who  will  lead  me  into  Edom  ? 

Wilt  not  Thou,  O  God,  who  hast  forsaken  us  ? 

And  Thou,  O  God,  who  hast  not  gone  out  with  our  armies  r* 

Give  us  help  from  the  enemy; 
For  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 

In  God  we  shall  do  valiantly; 

For  He  shall  tread  down  our  enemies.  Psalm  60. 


226  THE   PSALTER. 

26. 

The  Lord  alone  has  power,  and  from  Him  is  all  help. 

Truly  ray  soul  shall  rest  in  God; 
Frora  Him  is  my  salvation. 

He  onlj^  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation; 

He  is  my  refuge;   I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

How  long  will  ye  assail  a  man  ? 

Ye  shall  be  slain  all  of  you;  as  a  bowing  wall  and  a  tottering  fence. 

They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  eminence; 
They  delight  in  lying. 

Thej'  bless  with  their  mouth, 
But  they  curse  inwardly. 

My  soul,  rest  thou  in  God;  • 

For  my  hope  is  in  Him. 

He  only  is  my  rock,  and  my  salvation; 
He  is  my  refuge;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory; 

The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  Him  at  all  times,  ye  people; 
Pour  out  your  heart  before  Him; 
God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  the  sons  of  man  are  vanity, 
And  the  sons  of  man  are  a  lie. 

When  weighed  in  the  balance, 
The}'  are  more  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression, 

And  be  not  vain  in  robbery. 

If  riches  increase. 

Set  not  your  heart  upon  them, 

God  hath  spoken  once; 
Twice  have  I  heard  this; 

That  power  belongeth  unto  God, 

And  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  is  mercy; 

For  Thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

Psalm  62. 


THE   PSALTER. 


27. 


227 


The  desire  and  love  of  the  Lord  for  union  with  His  Divine,  that  the  evil 
may  be  cast  out  and  the  good  saved. 

O  God,  Thou  art  my  God;  early  will  I  seek  Thee; 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  Thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  Thee 
In  a  dry  and  thirsty  land  where  no  water  is; 

To  see  Thy  power  and  Thy  glory, 

So  as  I  have  seen  Thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

Because  Thy  mercy  is  better  than  life, 
My  lips  shall  praise  Thee. 

So  will  I  blcvSS  Thee  while  I  live; 

I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  Thy  name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness; 
And  my  mouth  shall  praise  Thee  with  joyful  lips; 

When  I  remember  Thee  upon  my  bed. 

And  meditate  on  Thee  in  the  night  watches. 

Because  Thou  hast  been  my  help, 

Therefore  in  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

My  soul  cleaveth  unto  Thee; 
Thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

But  those  that  seek  my  soul  to  destroy  it. 

They  shall  go  into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth. 

They  shall  fall  by  the  sword; 

They  shall  be  a  portion  for  foxes. 

But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God; 

Every  one  that  sweareth  by  Him  shall  glory; 

But  the  mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies  shall  be  stop-yed. 

Psalm  6j. 
28. 

From  the  union  of  the  Divine  and  Human  in  the  Lord  a  Church  will  exist, 
which  will  be  in  all  intelligence  and  wisdom. 

Praise  waiteth  for  Thee,  O  God,  in  Zion; 
And  unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer. 
Unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 


228  THE   PSALTER. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me; 

As  for  our  transgressions,  Thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  choosest, 
And  causest  to  approach  unto  Thee, 
That  he  may  dwell  in  Thy  courts. 

We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  house. 
Even  of  Thy  holy  temple. 

By  wonderful  things  in  justice  wilt  Thou  answer  us, 
O  God  of  our  salvation; 

Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
And  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea; 

Who  by  His  strength  maketh  firm  the  mountains; 
Being  girded  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of  their  waves; 
And  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid  at  Th}-  signs; 
Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth  and  waterest  it; 

Thou  greatly  enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water; 
Thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  Thou  hast  established  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly; 
Thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof; 

Thou  makest  it  soft  with*  showers; 
Thou  blessest  the  sprouting  thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  Thy  goodness: 
And  Thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  habitations  of  the  wilderness; 
And  the  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks; 
And  the  valleys  are  covered  with  corn; 
They  shout  with  jo}',  the}'  also  sing. 

Psalm  65. 
29. 

The  hells  will  be  subjugated  and  the  Church  established  by  the  Lord. 

Let  God  arise,  let  His  enemies  be  scattered; 
Let  them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 


THE    PSALTER.  229 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  drive  them  away; 
As  wax  melteth  before  the  fire, 
Let  the  wicked  perish  before  God. 

But  let  the  just  be  glad;  let  them  rejoice  before  God; 
Yea,  let  them  exceedingl}^  rejoice. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  His  name; 

Exalt  Him  that  rideth  upon  the  clouds  by  His  name  Jah, 
And  rejoice  before  Him. 

A  father  of  the  fatherless  and  a  judge  of  the  widows, 
Is  God  in  His  holy  habitation. 

God  maketh  the  solitary  to  dwell  in  a  house; 

He  bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains; 
But  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  wdien  Thou  wen  test  forth  before  Thy  people. 
When  Thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness; 

The  earth  trembled,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  presence  of  God; 
Sinai  trembled  before  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain, 

Whereby  thou  didst  confirm  Thine  inheritance,  when  it  was  weary. 

Th}'  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein ; 

Thou,  O  God,  hast  confirmed  the  affiicted  with  Thy  goodness. 

The  Lord  gave  the  Word; 

Great  is  the  host  of  them  that  bear  the  tidings. 

Kings  of  armies  do  flee,  they  flee; 

And  she  that  dwelleth  in  the  house  divideth  the  spoil. 

Though  j'e  have  lain  among  the  rows, 

Ye  shall  be  as  the  wings  of  a  dove  covered  with  silver, 
And  her  feathers  w^ith  the  yellow  of  gold. 

When  Schaddai  scattered  kings  in  it, 
It  was  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

The  mountain  of  God  is  the  mountain  of  Bashan; 
A  mountain  of  hills  is  the  mountain  of  Bashan. 

Why  leap  ye,  ye  mountains  ? 

Ye  hills  of  the  mountains  which  God  desireth  to  dwell  in  ? 
Yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell  therein  for  ever. 


2.-^0  THE   PSALTER. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  thousands  of  thousands; 
The  Lord  is  among  them  in  Sinai,  in  the  hoi}-  place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high, 
Thou  hast  led  captivity  captive. 

Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  man; 

Yea,  for  the  rebellious,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us, 
Even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Psahn  68:  i-ig. 

30. 

Combat  of  the  Lord  with  the  hells,  and  victory. 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust; 
Let  me  never  be  put  to  shame. 

Deliver  me  in  Thy  justice,  and  cause  me  to  escape; 
Incline  Thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  Thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  maj'  continuall}^  come; 
Thou  hast  given  commandment  tc  save  me; 
For  Thou  art  mj-  rock  and  m}-  fortress. 

Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked, 
Out  of  the  hand  of  the  iniquitous  and  violent  man;, 

For  Thou  art  my  hope.  O  Lord  Jehovih; 
Thou  art  my  trust  from  my  3'outh. 

By  Thee  have  I  been  holden  up  from  the  womb; 

Thou  art  He  that  took  me  out  of  m}-  mother's  bowels; 
Thou  art  my  praise  continually. 

I  am  as  a  wonder  unto  many; 
But  Thou  art  my  strong  refuge. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  Thy  praise, 
And  with  Thy  glor>'  all  the  da^'. 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age; 

Forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 

For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me; 

And  they  that  lay  wait  for  my  soul  take  counsel  together, 

Saying,  God  hath  forsaken  him;  persecute  and  take  him; 
For  there  is  none  to  deliver  him. 


THE    PSALTER.  23 1 

0  God,  be  not  far  from  me; 

0  my  God,  make  haste  for  my  help, 

Let  them  be  put  to  shame  and  consumed  that  are  adversaries  to  my  soul; 
Let  them  be  covered  with  reproach  and  shame  that  seek  my  hurt. 

But  I  will  hope  continually, 

And  will  yet  praise  Thee  more  and  more. 

Psalm  yi:  1-14. 

31. 

When  there  is  victory,  the  name  of  God  wHI  be  preached. 

My  mouth  shall  shew  forth  Thy  justice  and  Thy  salvation  all  the  day; 
For  I  know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 

1  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  Jehovih; 

1  will  make  mention  of  Thy  justice,  of  Thine  only. 

0  God,  Thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth; 

And  hitherto  have  I  declared  Thy  wondrous  works. 

Now  also  when  I  am  greyheaded,  O  God,  forsake  me  not; 
Until  I  have  shewed  Thy  strength  unto  this  generation, 
And  Thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 

Thy  justice  also,  O  God,  is  very  high, 
Who  hast  done  great  things; 
O  God,  who  is  like  unto  Thee ! 

Thou  hast  shewed  me  great  and  sore  troubles, 
Thou  shalt  quicken  me  again, 

And  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the  depths  of  the  earth. 

Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness, 
And  comfort  me  on  every  side, 

1  will  also  praise  Thee  with  the  psaltery. 

Even  Thy  truth,  O  my  God; 

Unto  Thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp,  O  Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel, 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  Thee, 
And  my  soul  which  Thou  hast  redeemed. 

My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  Thy  justice  all  the  day  long; 

For  they  are  confounded  and  brought  to  shame  that  seek  my  hurt. 

Psalm  yi:  15-24. 


232  THE    PSALTER. 

32. 

The  kingdom  of  the  Lord,  its  magnitude,  extension  and  glory. 

Give  the  king  Thy  judgments,  O  God, 
And  Thy  justice  to  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  Thy  people  with  justice, 
And  Thy  poor  with  judgment. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people, 
And  the  hills  by  justice. 

He  shall  judge  the  needy  of  the  people, 
He  shall  save  the  children  of  the  poor, 
And  shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

The}'  shall  fear  Thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  endure: 
From  generation  to  generation. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  grass; 
As  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  his  days  the  just  shall  flourish; 

And  there  shall  be  much  peace  even  until  the  moon  shall  be  no  more. 

And  He  vShall  have  dominion  from  sea  to  sea. 
And  from  the  river  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before  Him; 
And  His  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring  presents; 
The  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

And  all  kings  shall  bow  down  before  Him; 
All  nations  shall  serve  Him. 

For  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth; 
The  poor  also  when  there  is  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy, 
And  shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  violence; 
And  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  His  sight. 

And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold  of  Sheba; 
Prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  continually; 
And  daily  shall  he  be  blessed. 


THE   PSALTER.  233 

There  shall  be  much  wheat  in  the  earth  on  the  top  of  the  mountains; 
The  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon; 

And  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  the  grass  of  the  earth. 

His  name  shall  endure  for  ever; 

His  name  shall  continue  as  long  as  the  sun; 

And  all  nations  shall  be  blessed  in  Him; 
They  shall  call  Him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel, 
Who  alone  doeth  wondrous  things. 

And  blessed  be  His  glorious  name  for  ever; 

And  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  His  glory. 
Amen  and  Amen. 

Psalm  72. 

33. 

The  advent  of  the  Lord,  and  the  last  judgment  by  Him. 

Unto  Thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks,  unto  Thee  do  we  give  thanks; 
For  that  Thy  name  is  near  Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

When  I  hold  the  solemn  assembly 
I  will  judge  uprightly. 

When  the  earth  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof  are  dissolved, 
I  will  bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

I  said  unto  the  proud.  Boast  not; 
And  to  the  wicked.  Lift  not  up  the  horn; 

Lift  not  up  your  horn  on  high; 
Speak  not  wath  a  stiff  neck. 

For  exaltation  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor  from  the  west, 
Nor  from  the  wilderness. 

For  God  is  the  judge; 

He  humbleth  one  and  exalteth  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the  wine  is  red; 
It  is  full  of  mixture,  and  He  poureth  out  of  the  same; 

But  the  dregs  shall  the  wicked  of  the  earth  wring  out,  and  drink. 


234  THE   PSALTER. 

But  I  will  declare  for  ever; 

I  will  sing  praises  to  the  God  of  Jacob. 

All  the  horns  of  the  wicked  also  will  I  cut  off; 

But  the  horns  of  the  just  shall  be  exalted.  Psalm  75. 


34. 

The  Lord  will  be  present  in  the  Church  and  effect  judgment. 

In  Judah  is  God  known; 
His  name  is  great  in  Israel. 

In  Salem  also  is  His  tabernacle, 
And  His  dwelling  place  in  Zion. 

There  brake  He  the  arrows  of  the  bow, 
The  shield,  and  the  sword,  and  the  battle. 

Thou  art  more  glorious  and  excellent 
Than  the  mountains  of  prey. 

The  stouthearted  are  spoiled. 
They  have  slept  their  sleep; 

And  none  of  the  men  of  might  have  found  their  hands. 

At  Thy  rebuke,  O  God  of  Jacob, 

Both  the  chariot  and  the  horse  have  fallen  into  a  deep  sleep. 

Thou,  even  Thou,  art  to  be  feared; 

And  who  may  stand  in  Thy  sight  when  Thou  art  angry  ? 

Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from  heaven; 
The  earth  feared  and  was  still, 

When  God  arose  to  judgment, 

To  save  all  the  afflicted  of  the  earth. 

For  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  Thee; 

The  remainder  of  wrath  shalt  Thou  restrain. 

Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  Lord  3'our  God; 

Let  all  that  be  round  about  Him  bring  presents  unto  Him  that  is  to 
be  feared. 

He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes; 

He  is  terrible  to  the  kings  of  the  earth.  Psalm  76. 


THE   PSALTER.  235 

35. 

When  the  Lord  is  worshipped,  and  when  there  is  obedience.  He 
removes  the  hells. 

Sing  aloud  unto  God  our  strength ; 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

Lift  up  a  song,  and  bring  hither  the  timbrel, 
The  pleasant  harp  with  the  psaltery. 

Blow  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon, 

In  the  time  appointed,  on  our  solemn  feast  day. 

For  this  was  a  statute  for  Israel, 
A  law  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

This  He  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony, 
When  he  went  out  through  the  land  of  Egypt; 
When  I  heard  a  language  that  I  understood  not. 

I  removed  his  shoulder  from  the  burden; 
His  hands  were  delivered  from  the  furnace. 

Thou  didst  call  upon  me  in  trouble  and  I  delivered  thee; 
I  answered  thee  in  the  secret  place  of  thunder; 
I  proved  thee  at  the  waters  of  Meribah. 

Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  unto  thee; 
O  Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me; 

There  shall  be  no  strange  god  in  thee; 

Neither  shalt  thou  worship  any  strange  god. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt; 
Open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  will  fill  it. 

But  my  people  would  not  hearken  to  my  voice; 
And  Israel  would  not  incline  unto  me. 

So  I  gave  them  up  to  the  hardness  of  their  heart; 
And  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels. 

0  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me. 
And  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways! 

1  should  soon  have  subdued  their  enemies. 

And  turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 


236  THE   PSALTER. 

The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  submitted  themselves  unto  Him; 
And  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 

He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat; 
And  with  honey  out  of  the  rock  should  I  have  satisfied  thee. 

Psalm  81. 
36. 

The  Lord  will  come  and  execute  judgment 

God  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty; 
He  judgeth  among  the  gods. 

How  long  will  ye  judge  perversely, 
And  accept  the  faces  of  the  wicked  ? 

Judge  the  poor  and  fatherless; 

Do  justice  to  the  afflicted  and  needy. 

Deliver  the  poor  and  needy; 

Rescue  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

They  know  not,  neither  do  they  understand; 
They  walk  on  in  darkness; 

All  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are  moved. 

I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods; 

And  all  of  you  are  sons  of  the  most  High. 

But  ye  shall  die  like  men, 

And  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 

Arise,  O  God,  judge  the  earth; 

For  thou  shalt  inherit  all  nations.  Psalm  82. 

Love  and  desire  for  the  Church,  and  its  increase  by  faith  in  the  Lord. 

How  lovely  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

M3'  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the  Lord; 
My  heart  and  my  flesh  cry  out  for  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house, 

And  the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young, 
Even  Thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house; 
They  shall  be  still  praising  Thee. 


THE   PSALTER.  237 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  Thee; 
In  whose  heart  are  Thy  ways. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  weeping  make  it  a  spring; 
The  early  rain  also  covereth  it  with  blessings. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength; 
They  shall  appear  before  God  in  Zion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer; 
Give  ear,  O  God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of  Thine  anointed. 
For  a  day  in  Thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  stand  at  the  door  in  the  house  of  my  God, 

Than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield; 
The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory; 

No  good  thing  will  He  withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Psalm  84. 
38. 

Prayer  of  the  Lord  for  help  in  temptations. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me; 
For  I  am  poor  and  needy. 

Preserve  my  soul,  for  I  am  hol}^; 

O  Thou  my  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord; 
For  I  cry  unto  Thee  daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  Thy  servant; 

For  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive; 

And  plenteous  in  mercy  to  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer; 

And  attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  distress  I  will  call  upon  Thee; 
For  Thou  wilt  answer  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O  Lord; 
Nor  any  works  like  unto  Thy  works. 


238  THE   PSAI.TER. 

All  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  worship  Thee,  O  Lord; 
And  shall  glorify  Thy  name. 

For  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things; 
Thou  art  God  alone. 

Psalm  86:  i-io. 

39. 

The  Lord  teaches  and  leads:  and  the  hells  will  be  overthrown. 

Teach  me  Thy  wdcy,  O  Lord,  that  I  may  walk  in  Thy  truth; 
Unite  my  heart  to  fear  Thy  name. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart; 
And  I  will  glorify  Thy  name  for  evermore. 

For  great  is  Thy  mercy  toward  me; 

And  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me, 

And  the  assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul, 
And  have  not  set  Thee  before  them. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and  gracious, 
Longsuffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me; 
Give  Thy  strength  unto  Thy  servant. 
And  save  the  son  of  Thine  handmaid. 

Shew  me  a  token  for  good ; 

That  they  which  hate  me  may  see  and  be  ashamed; 

Because  Thou,  O  Lord,  hast  helped  me  and  comforted  me. 

Psalm  86:  ii-iy. 

40. 

A  New  Church  will  be  collected  from  all  sides. 

His  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion  above  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacot 

Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  O  city  of  God. 

I  will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Babylon  to  them  that  know  me. 

Behold  Philistia,  and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia; 
This  man  was  born  there. 


THE   PSALTER.  239 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was  born  in  her; 
And  the  Highest  Himself  shall  establish  her. 

The  Lord  shall  count,  when  He  writeth  up  the  people, 
That  this  man  was  born  there. 

Both  the  singers  and  the  dancers  shall  say, 
All  my  fountains  are  in  Thee. 

Psalm  8 J. 
41. 

The  Lord  in  His  Human  has  all  power;  happy  are  they  that  trust  in  Him. 

Who  in  the  heavens  can  be  compared  to  the  Lord  ? 

Who  among  the  sons  of  the  gods  can  be  likened  to  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the  saints. 

And  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  round  about  Him. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto  Thee  ? 
Or  to  Thy  truth  round  about  Thee  ? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea; 

When  the  waves  thereof  arise.  Thou  stillest  them. 

Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is  slain; 
Thou  hast  scattered  Thine  enemies  with  Thy  strong  arm. 

The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is  Thine; 

As  for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  Thou  hast  founded  them. 

The  north  and  the  south,  Thou  hast  created  them; 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm.; 

Strong  is  Thy  hand,  and  high  is  Thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  support  of  Thy  throne; 
Mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  Thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound; 

They  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 

In  Thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day; 
And  in  Thy  justice  shall  they  be  exalted. 

For  Thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength; 
And  in  Thy  favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

For  the  Lord  is  our  shield ; 

And  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  King.  Psahn  8g:  6-18. 


240  THE   PSALTER. 

42. 

Joy  of  the  New  Church  over  the  advent  of  the  Loni. 

The  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  earth  rejoice; 
Ivet  the  many  isles  be  glad. 

Clouds  and  thick  darkness  are  round  about  Him; 
Justice  and  judgment  are  the  support  of  His  throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  Him, 

And  burneth  up  His  enemies  round  about. 

His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world, 
The  earth  saw  and  trembled. 

The  mountains  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
At  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  declare  His  justice, 
And  all  the  people  see  His  glory. 

Ashamed  are  all  they  that  worship  graven  images. 
That  boast  themselves  in  idols; 
Worship  Him,  all  ye  gods. 

Zion  heard  and  was  glad, 

And  the  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced. 
Because  of  Thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth; 
Thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil; 

He  preserveth  the  souls  of  His  saints; 

He  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  just, 

And  gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  3'e  just; 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  His  holiness. 

Psalm  gf 

43. 

The  Lord  is  the  God  of  the  Church,  and  He  alone  is  to  be  worshipped. 

The  Lord  reigneth;  let  the  people  tremble; 
He  sitteth  between  the  cherubim; 
Let  the  earth  be  moved. 


THE   PSALTER.  241 

The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion ; 

And  He  is  high  above  all  people. 

Let  them  praise  Thy  great  and  terrible  name; 
For  it  is  holy. 

The  king's  strength  also  loveth  judgment; 
Thou  dost  establish  uprightness, 

Thou  executest  judgment  and  justice  in  Jacob. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  His  footstool; 
For  He  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron  among  His  priests, 

And  Samuel  among  them  that  call  upon  His  name; 
They  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  He  answered  them. 

He  spake  unto  them  in  the  pillar  of  cloud; 

They  kept  His  testimonies,  and  the  statute  that  He  gave  them. 

Thou  didst  answer  them,  O  Lord  our  God; 
Thou  wast  a  God  that  forgavest  them, 

Though  Thou  tookest  vengeance  on  their  doings. 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  His  holy  mountain; 
For  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

Psalm  99. 

44. 

When  the  Lord  comes  the  upright  will  be  saved,  but  the  evil  will  perish. 

I  will  sing  of  mercy  and  judgment; 
Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

I  will  do  wisely  in  the  way  of  the  upright. 

0  when  wilt  Thou  come  unto  me  ? 

I  will  walk  within  my  house  in  the  integrity  of  my  heart. 

I  will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  mine  eyes; 

1  hate  the  work  of  them  that  turn  aside; 

It  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

A  perverse  heart  shall  depart  from  me; 
I  will  not  know  the  wicked. 

Whoso  secretly  slandereth  his  neighbor,  him  will  I  cut  off; 
Him  that  hath  a  high  look  and  a  proud  heart  will  not  I  suffer. 


242  THE    PSALTER. 

Mine  eyes  shall  be  upon  the  faithful  of  the  land, 
That  they  ma}'  dwell  with  me; 

He  that  walketh  in  the  way  of  the  upright,  he  shall  serve  me 

He  that  worketh  deceit  shall  not  dwell  within  my  house; 
He  that  speaketh  lies  shall  not  stand  in  mj^  sight. 

In  the  morning  I  will  destroy  all  the  wicked  of  the  land; 

I  wull  cut  ofF  all  workers  of  iniquity  from  the  city  of  the  Lord. 

Psalm  loi. 

45. 

Praise  of  the  Lord  because  all  Divine  Truth  is  from  Him. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  mj'  soul. 

O  Lord  my  God,  Thou  art  very  great; 
Thou  art  clothed  with  glory  and  honor. 

Who  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment; 
Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain; 

Who  laj-eth  the  beams  of  His  chambers  in  the  waters; 
Who  maketh  the  clouds  His  chariot; 

Who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

Who  maketh  His  angels  spirits; 
His  ministers  a  flaming  fire. 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 
That  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Thou  coverest  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment: 
The  waters  stand  above  the  mountains. 

At  Thy  rebuke  they  fled; 

At  the  voice  of  Thy  thunder  they  hasted  away. 

They  go  up  the  mountains; 
They  go  down  the  vallej^s; 

Unto  the  place  which  Thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over- 
That  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

He  sendeth  the  fountains  into  the  rivers; 
They  run  among  the  mountains. 

They  give  drink  to  every  wild  beast  of  the  field; 
The  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 


THE    PSALTER.  243 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their  habitation, 
Which  sing  among  the  branches. 

He  watereth  the  mountains  from  His  chambers; 
The  earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  Thy  w^orks. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle, 
And  herb  for  the  service  of  man, 

That  He  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth; 

And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man, 
And  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine, 

And  bread  which  strengtheneth  man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full; 

The  cedars  of  Lebanon,  which  He  hath  planted; 

Where  the  birds  make  their  nests; 

As  for  the  stork,  the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

The  high  mountains  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats; 
And  the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons; 
The  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night; 

Wherei^i  every  wild  beast  of  the  forest  doth  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey. 
And  seek  their  food  from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  they  are  gathered  together. 
And  lay  them  down  in  their  habitations. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work 

And  to  his  labor  until  the  evening. 

Psabn  104:  I -2 J. 

46. 

The  knowledges  of  truth  and  good  are  from  the  Lord  by  the  Word 

O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  w^orks  ! 
In  wisdom  hast  Thou  made  them  all; 
The  earth  is  full  of  Thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea, 

Wherein  are  things  creeping  innumerable. 
Both  small  and  great  beasts. 


244  '^^^   PSALTER. 

There  go  the  ships; 

The  leviathan  whom  Thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

All  these  wait  upon  Thee; 

That  Thou  may  est  give  them  their  food  in  its  season. 

That  which  Thou  givest  them  they  gather; 

Thou  openest  Thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  Thy  face,  they  are  troubled; 

Thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die. 
And  return  to  their  dust. 
Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  spirit,  they  are  created; 

And  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  ground. 
The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  forever; 

The  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 
He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth; 

He  toucheth  the  mountains,  and  they  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live; 

I  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet; 

I  will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 
Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth. 
And  let  the  wicked  be  no  more. 

Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalvi  104:  24-35. 

47. 

The  Lord  has  all  power  and  dominion  by  His  victory  over  the  hells. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord, 
Sit  Thou  at  my  right  hand. 

Until  I  make  Thine  enemies  Thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  Thy  strength  out  of  Zion; 

Rule  Thou  in  the  midst  of  Thine  enemies. 
Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  Thy  power, 

In  the  beauty  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morning; 
Thou  hast  the  dew  of  Thy  youth. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  and  will  not  repent, 

Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 


THE   PSALTER.  245 

The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand  shall  smite  kings  in  the  day  of  His  wrath. 
He  shall  judge  among  the  nations. 

He  shall  fill  the  land  with  the  dead  bodies; 
He  shall  smite  the  heads  over  many  countries. 

He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way; 
Therefore  shall  He  lift  up  the  head. 

Psalm  no. 

48. 

He  that  trusts  in  the  Lord,  and  lives  well,  will  be  saved. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord, 

That  delighteth  greatly  in  His  commandments. 

His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth; 

The  generation  of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 

Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house; 
And  his  jUvStice  shall  stand  for  ever. 

Unto  the  upright  light  ariseth  in  darkness; 
He  is  gracious,  and  merciful,  and  just. 

A  good  man  is  merciful,  and  lendeth; 
He  will  guide  his  affairs  with  judgment. 

For  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever; 

The  just  shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings; 
His  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

Psahn  112:  i~y. 

49 

When  falses  are  removed  there  will  be  love  and  charity,  and 
instruction  in  truths. 

When  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt, 

The  house  of  Jacob  from  a  strange  people; 

Judah  was  his  sanctuary, 
And  Israel  his  dominion. 

The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled; 
Jordan  turned  backward. 

The  mountains  leaped  like  rams, 
And  the  hills  like  lambs. 


246  THE    PSALTER. 

What  ailed  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ? 
Thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  ? 

Ye  mountains,  that  ye  leaped  like  rams; 
And  ye  hills,  like  lambs  ? 

Bring  forth,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
At  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob; 

Who  turned  the  rock  into  standing  water; 
The  flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 

Psalm  114. 

50. 

The  Lord  has  all  power,  but  man  is  nothing  but  the  falsity  of  evil. 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us, 
But  unto  Thy  name  give  glor\'. 

Because  of  Thy  mere},  and  because  of  Thy  truth. 

Wherefore  should  the  nations  say, 
Where  is  now  their  God  ? 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens; 

He  hath  done  whatsoever  He  hath  pleased. 

Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold, 
The  work  of  men 's  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not; 
Eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not; 
Noses  have  they,  but  they  smell  not; 

They  have  hands,  but  the}'  handle  not; 
Feet  have  they,  but  they  walk  not; 

Neither  speak  they  through  their  throat. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them; 
So  is  ever>'  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord; 
He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 

O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord; 
He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord; 
He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 


THE   PSALTER.  247 

The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us; 
He  will  bless  us; 

He  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel; 
He  will  bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 

He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord, 
Both  small  and  great. 

The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 
You  and  your  children. 

Blessed  are  ye  of  the  Lord, 
Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

The  heavens,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's; 

But  the  earth  hath  He  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord, 

Neither  any  that  go  down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  lis. 

51. 

Praise  of  the  Lord  because  of  help  in  grievous  temptations. 

I  love  the  Lord,  because  He  hath  heard  my  voice, 
And  my  supplications. 

Because  He  hath  inclined  His  ear  unto  me. 

Therefore  will  I  call  upon  Him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  encompassed  me. 
And  the  pains  of  hell  took  hold  upon  me; 
I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 

And  I  called  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord; 

0  Lord,  I  beseech  Thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  just; 
Yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple; 

1  was  brought  low,  and  He  saved  me 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul; 

For  the  Lord  hath  dealt  well  with  thee. 


248  THE    PSALTER. 

For  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
Mine  eyes  from  tears, 

And  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 
I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken 

I  was  greatly  afflicted; 

I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord 
For  all  His  benefits  toward  me  ? 

I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation, 

And  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord, 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 

Now  in  the  presence  of  all  His  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 
Is  the  death  of  His  saints. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  Thy  servant; 

I  am  Thy  servant,  and.  the  son  of  Thine  handmaid; 
Thou  hast  loosed  my  bonds. 

1  will  offer  to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving. 
And  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  paj'  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 

Now  in  the  presence  of  all  His  people, 

In  the  courts  of  the  Lord 's  house, 
In  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  ii6. 

52. 

The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  Word,  and  thus  united  the  Human 
to  His  Divine. 


AI.KPH. 


Blessed  are  the  perfect  in  the  way, 
Who  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimonies, 
That  seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 


THE   PSALTER.  249 

Even  they  who  do  no  iniquity, 
Who  walk  in  His  ways. 

Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  Thy  precepts  diligently. 
O  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  Thy  statutes! 

Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed, 

When  I  have  respect  unto  all  Thy  commandments. 

I  will  praise  Thee  with  uprightness  of  heart. 

When  I  shall  have  learned  the  judgments  of  Thy  justice. 

I  will  keep  Thy  statutes; 
O  forsake  me  not  utterly! 

2.' 

BETH. 

Wherewith  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way  ? 
By  taking  heed  according  to  Thy  Word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  Thee; 

0  let  me  not  wander  from  Thy  commandments! 

Thy  Word  have  I  hid  in  my  heart. 
That  I  might  not  sin  against  Thee. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord; 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

With  my  lips  have  I  declared  all  the  judgments  of  Thy  mouth. 

1  rejoice  in  the  way  of  Th}'  testimonies  as  in  all  riches. 

I  will  meditate  on  Thy  precepts, 
And  have  respect  unto  Thy  ways. 

I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  statutes; 
I  will  not  forget  Thy  Word. 

GIMEL. 

Do  well  unto  Thy  servant, 

That  I  may  live  and  keep  Thy  Word. 

Open  Thou  mine  eyes. 

That  I  may  behold  wondrous  things  out  of  Thy  law. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth; 

Hide  not  Thy  commandments  from  me. 


250  THE   PSALTER. 

My  soul  breaketh  for  longing  toward  Thy  judgments  at  all  times. 
Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed, 
Which  wander  from  Thy  commandments. 

Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt; 
For  I  have  kept  Thy  testimonies. 

Although  princes  do  sit  and  speak  against  me; 
Yet  Thy  servant  doth  meditate  upon  Thy  statutes. 

Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight. 
And  my  counsellors. 

4. 

DALETH. 

My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust; 

Quicken  Thou  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  Thou  hast  answered  me; 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thy  commandments, 
And  I  will  talk  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness; 

Lift  Thou  me  up  according  to  Thy  Word. 

Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying. 
And  graciously  grant  me  Thy  law. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth; 
Thy  judgments  have  I  laid  before  me. 

I  cleave  unto  Thy  testimonies; 
O  Lord,  put  me  not  to  shame. 

I  will  run  the  way  of  Thy  commandments, 
For  Thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 


5. 
HE. 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes; 
And  I  will  keep  it  unto  the  end. 


THE   PSALTER.  251 


Give  me  understanding,  and  I  will  keep  Thy  law; 
Yea,  I  will  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments; 
For  therein  do  I  delight. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  Thy  testimonies, 
And  not  to  covetousness. 

Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  seeing  vanity; 
Quicken  Thou  me  in  Thy  way. 

Establish  Thy  Word  unto  Thy  servant. 
Which  is  according  to  Thy  fear. 

Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear; 
For  Thy  judgments  are  good. 

Behold,  I  have  longed  for  Thy  commandments, 
Quicken  me  in  Thy  justice. 


6. 

VAU. 

Let  Thy  mercy  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord, 
Even  Thy  salvation,  according  to  Thy  Word. 

And  I  will  answer  a  word  to  him  that  reproacheth  me; 
For  I  trust  in  Thy  Word. 

And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my  mouth; 
For  I  have  hoped  in  Thy  judgments. 

And  I  will  keep  Thy  law  continually 
For  ever  and  ever. 

And  I  will  walk  in  a  broad  place; 
For  I  seek  Thy  precepts. 

I  will  also  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  before  kings, 
And  will  not  be  ashamed. 

And  I  will  delight  myself  in  Thy  commandments. 
Which  I  have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  Thy  commandments. 
Which  I  have  loved; 

And  I  will  meditate  in  Thy  statutes. 


252  THE   PSALTER. 

ZAIN. 

Remember  the  Word  unto  Thy  servant, 
Upon  which  Thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

This  is  my  comfort  in  mine  affliction; 
For  Thy  Word  hath  quickened  me. 

The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  derision; 
Yet  have  I  not  declined  from  Thy  law. 

I  remembered  Thy  judgments  of  old,  O  Lord; 
And  have  comforted  mj'self. 

A  burning  took  hold  on  me 

Because  of  the  wicked  that  forsake  Th}'  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs  in  the  house  of  ni}-  pilgrimage, 
I  have  remembered  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night; 

And  I  have  kept  Thy  law. 

This  I  had,  because  I  kept  Thy  commandments. 

8. 

CHETH. 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord; 

I  have  said  that  I  would  keep  Thy  words. 

I  entreated  Thy  face  with  my  whole  heart; 
Be  merciful  unto  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 

I  thought  on  my  waj'S, 

And  turned  my  feet  unto  Thy  testimonies. 

I  made  haste,  and  delayed  not 
To  keep  Thy  commandments. 

The  cords  of  the  wicked  have  encompassed  me; 
But  I  have  not  forgotten  Thy  law. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  Thee, 
Because  of  the  judgments  of  Thy  justice. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  Thee, 
And  of  them  that  keep  Thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  Thy  mercy; 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes. 


THE   PSALTER.  253 


TETH. 

Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  Thy  servant,  O  lyord, 
According  to  Thy  Word. 

Teach  me  good  understanding  and  knowledge; 
For  I  have  believed  Thy  commandments. 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  went  astray; 
But  now  do  I  keep  Thy  Word. 

Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good; 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

The  proud  have  forged  a  lie  against  me; 

But  I  will  keep  Thy  precepts  with  my  whole  heart. 

Their  heart  is  fat  as  grease; 
But  I  delight  in  Thy  law. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted, 
That  I  might  learn  Thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  Thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me 
Than  thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 

10. 

JOD. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  established  me; 

Give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  Thy  commandments. 

They  that  fear  Thee  will  see  me  and  be  glad; 
Because  I  have  hoped  in  Thy  Word. 

I  know,  O  Lord,  that  Thy  judgments  are  justice, 
And  that  Thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

Let,  I  pray  Thee,  Thy  mercy  be  for  my  comfort, 
According  to  Thy  Word  unto  Thy  servant. 

Let  Thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  and  I  shall  live; 
For  Thy  law  is  mj'  delight. 

Let  the  proud  be  ashamed; 

For  they  dealt  perversely  with  me  without  a  cause; 
But  I  will  meditate  in  Thy  precepts. 


?r4.  THE   PSALTER, 

Let  those  that  fear  Thee  turn  unto  me, 
And  those  that  know  Thy  testimonies. 

Let  my  heart  be  perfect  in  Thy  statutes; 
That  I  be  not  ashamed. 


CAPH. 

My  soul  fainteth  for  Thy  salvation; 
But  I  hope  in  Thy  Word. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  Word,  saying, 
When  wilt  Thou  comfort  me  ? 

For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke; 
Yet  do  I  not  forget  Thy  statutes. 

How  many  are  the  days  of  Thy  serv^ant  ? 

When  wilt  Thou  execute  judgment  on  them  that  persecute  me? 

The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me, 
Which  are  not  after  Thy  law. 

All  Th}'  commandments  are  truth; 
They  persecute  me  wrongfully; 
Help  Thou  me. 

They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth; 
But  I  forsook  not  Thy  precepts. 

Quicken  me  according  to  Thy  mercy; 

And  I  will  keep  the  testimony  of  Thy  mouth. 


LAMED. 

For  ever,  O  Lord,  Thy  Word  is  settled  in  the  heavens. 
Thy  truth  is  from  generation  to  generation. 

Thou  hast  established  the  earth, 
And  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  Thy  judgments; 
For  all  are  Thy  servants. 

Unless  Thy  law  had  been  my  delight, 

I  should  then  have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 


THE   PSALTER.  255 


I  will  never  forget  Thy  precepts; 

For  with  them  Thou  hast  quickened  me. 

I  am  Thine,  save  me; 

For  I  have  sought  Thy  precepts. 

The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me; 
But  I  will  consider  Thy  testimonies. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection ; 

But  Thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

13. 

MEM. 

0  how  I  love  Thy  law  ! 

It  is  my  meditation  all  the  day.  . 

Thy  commandments  make  me  wiser  than  mine  enemies; 
For  they  are  ever  with  me. 

1  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers; 

For  Thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients, 
Because  I  keep  Thy  precepts. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 
That  I  might  keep  Thy  Word. 

I  have  not  departed  from  Thy  judgments; 
For  Thou  hast  taught  me. 

How  sweet  are  Thy  words  to  my  taste ! 
More  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

Through  Thy  precepts  I  get  understanding; 
Therefore  I  hate  every  false  way. 

14. 

NUN. 

Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet, 
And  a  light  unto  my  path. 

I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it, 
That  I  will  keep  the  judgments  of  Thy  justice. 


2C6  THE   PSAIvTER. 

I  am  afflicted  very  much; 

Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  Thy  Word. 

Accept,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  freewill  offerings  of  my  mouth. 
And  teach  me  Thy  judgments. 

My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand; 
Yet  do  I  not  forget  Thy  law. 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me; 

Yet  I  have  not  wandered  from  Thy  precepts. 

I  have  inherited  Thy  testimonies  for  ever; 
For  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  my  heart  to  perform  Thy  statutes  always, 
Even  unto  the  end. 

SAMECH 

I  hate  vain  thoughts; 
But  Thy  law  do  I  love. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield; 
I  hope  in  Thy  Word. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evil  doers; 

For  I  will  keep  the  commandments  of  my  God. 

Uphold  me  according  to  Thy  Word,  that  I  may  live; 
And  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  Thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  saved; 

And  I  will  have  respect  to  Thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  wander  from  Thy  statutes; 
For  their  deceit  is  lying. 

Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like  dross; 
Therefore  I  love  Thy  tCvStimonies. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  Thee; 
And  I  am  afraid  of  Thy  judgments. 

i6. 

AIN. 

I  have  done  judgment  and  justice; 
Leave  me  not  to  mine  oppressors. 


THE   PSALTER.  257 

Be  surety  for  Thy  servant  for  good; 
Let  not  the  proud  oppress  me. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  salvation, 
And  for  the  Word  of  Thy  justice. 

Deal  with  Thy  servant  according  to  Thy  mercy, 
And  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

I  am  Thy  servant; 

Give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  know  Thy  testimonies. 

It  is  time  for  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  work; 
For  they  have  made  void  Thy  law. 

Therefore  I  love  Thy  commandments  above  gold; 
Yea,  above  fine  gold. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  Thy  precepts  concerning  all  things  to  be  right; 
And  I  hate  every  false  way. 


17- 
PE. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful ; 

Therefore  doth  my  soul  keep  them. 

The  opening  of  Thy  words  giveth  light; 
It  giveth  understanding  to  the  simple. 

I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted; 

For  I  longed  for  Thy  commandments. 

Look  Thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me, 

According  to  judgment  unto  those  that  love  Thy  name. 

Order  my  steps  in  Thy  Word; 

And  let  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man; 
And  I  will  keep  Thy  commandments. 

Make  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  Thy  servant; 
And  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes, 
Because  they  keep  not  Thy  law. 


258  THE   PSALTER. 

18. 
TZADE. 

Just  art  Thou,  O  Lord, 

And  upright  are  Thy  judgments. 

Thy  testimonies  which  Thou  hast  commanded 
Are  just  and  very  faithful. 

My  zeal  hath  consumed  me, 

Because  mine  enemies  have  forgotten  Thy  words. 

Thy  Word  is  very  pure;  ffx  ^Iq., 

Therefore  Thy  servant  loveth  it. 

I  am  small  and  despised;- 

Yet  do  I  not  forget  Thy  precepts. 

Thy  justice  is  an  everlasting  justice, 
And  Thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Distress  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me; 
Yet  Thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 

The  justice  of  Thy  testimonies  is  everlasting; 
Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

19- 

KOPH. 

I  cried  with  my  whole  heart;  hear  me,  O  Lord;  ■ 
I  will  keep  Thy  statutes. 

I  cried  unto  Thee; 

Save  me,  and  I  will  keep  Thy  testimonies. 

I  prevented  the  morning  twilight,  and.  cried,;  ;.,, ,  ., 
I  hoped  in  Thy  Word. 

Mine  eyes  prevented  the  night  watches. 
That  I  might  meditate  in  Thy  Word. 

Hear  my  voice  according  to  Thy  mercy; 

O  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  Thy  judgment. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief; 
They  are  far  from  Thy  law. 


THE   PSALTER.  259 


Thou  art  near,  O  Lord; 

And  all  Thy  commandments  are  truth. 

Concerning  Thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old 
That  Thou  hast  founded  them  for  ever. 

20. 

RESH. 

Consider  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me; 
For  I  do  not  forget  Thy  law. 

Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me; 

Quicken  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 

Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked; 
For  they  seek  not  Thy  statutes. 

Great  are  Thy  tender  mercies,  O  Lord; 
Quicken  me  according  to  Thy  judgments. 

Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies; 
Yet  do  I  not  decline  from  Thy  testimonies. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved; 
Because  they  kept  not  Thy  Word„ 

Behold,  how  I  love  Thy  precepts; 

Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  Thy  mercy. 

Thy  Word  is  true  from  the  beginning; 

And  every  judgment  of  Thy  justice  endureth  for  ever. 

21. 

SCHIN. 

Princes  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause; 
But  my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  Thy  Word. 

I  rejoice  in  Thy  Word, 

As  one  that  findeth  great  spoil. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying; 
But  Thy  law  do  I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  Thee, 

Because  of  the  judgments  of  Thy  justice. 


26o  THE   PSALTER. 

Great  peace  have  they  that  love  Thy  law; 
And  nothing  shall  offend  them. 

I  have  waited  for  Thy  salvation,  O  Lord, 
And  have  done  Thy  commandments. 

My  soul  hath  kept  Thy  testimonies; 
And  I  love  them  exceedingly, 

I  have  kept  Thy  precepts  and  Thy  testimonies; 
For  all  my  waj'S  are  before  Thee. 

22. 
TAU. 

Let  my  cry  come  near  before  Thee,  O  Lord; 

Give  me  understanding  according  to  Thy  Word. 

Let  my  supplication  come  before  Thee; 
Deliver  me  according  to  Thy  Word. 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise; 

For  Thou  hast  taught  me  Thy  statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  of  Thy  Word; 
For  all  Thy  commandments  are  just. 

Let  Thy  hand  help  me; 

For  I  have  chosen  Thy  precepts. 

I  have  longed  for  Thy  salvation,  O  Lord; 
And  Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  Thee; 
And  let  Thy  judgments  help  me. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep; 
Seek  Thy  servant,  O  Lord; 

For  I  do  not  forget  Thy  commandments. 

■  Psalm  iig. 
53. 

The  New  Church  is  guarded  by  the  Lord  from  the  falsity  of  evil. 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  mount  Zion, 
Which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem, 
So  the  Lord  is  round  about  His  people 
From  henceforth  even  for  ever. 


THE   PSAI.TER.  261 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the  lot  of  the  just; 
That  the  just  may  not  put  forth  their  hands  unto  iniquity. 

Do  good,  O  lyord,  unto  the  good, 

And  to  them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways, 

The  Lord  shall  make  them  go  forth  with  the  workers  of  iniquity; 
But  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  12^. 

54. 

The  Church  is  from  the  Lord,  and  not  from  man. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house, 
They  labor  in  vain  that  build  it; 

Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city. 
The  watchman  waketh  in  vain. 

It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late, 
To  eat  the  bread  of  sorrows; 

So  He  giveth  His  beloved  in  sleep. 

Lo,  children  are  a  heritage  of  the  Lord; 
The  fruit  of  the  womb  is  His  reward. 

As  arrows  in  the  hand  of  a  mighty  man; 
So  are  the  children  of  youth. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them; 
They  shall  not  be  ashamed 

When  they  speak  with  the  enemies  in  the  gate. 

Psalm  i2y. 

55. 

They  that  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  will  be  blessed 
with  every  good. 

Blessed  is  every  one  that  feareth  the  Lord; 
That  walketh  in  His  ways. 

For  thou  Shalt  eat  the  labor  of  thy  hands; 

Happy  Shalt  thou  be,  and  it  shall  be  well  with  thee. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a  fruitful  vine  by  the  sides  of  thy  house; 
Thy  children  like  olive  plants  round  about  thy  table. 


262  THR    PSALTRR. 

Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zion; 

And  thou  shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thj-  life. 

Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children, 
And  peace  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  128. 

56. 

Glorification  of  the  Human  of  the  Lord,  and  peace  thence. 

Lord,  remember  David,  and  all  his  afflictions; 
Who  sware  unto  the  Lord, 

And  vowed  unto  the  mightj^  God  of  Jacob; 

Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my  house, 
Nor  go  up  into  my  bed; 

I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes, 
Or  slumber  to  mine  eyelids, 

Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord, 

A  habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

Lo,  we  heard  of  Him  in  Ephratah; 

We  found  Him  in  the  fields  of  the  forest. 

We  will  go  into  His  habitations; 
We  will  worship  at  His  footstool. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Th}'  rest; 

Thou,  and  the  ark  of  Thy  strength. 

Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  justice; 
And  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

For  the  sake  of  David  Thy  servant. 

Turn  not  away  the  face  of  Thine  anointed. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David; 
He  will  not  turn  from  it; 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 

If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant, 

And  my  testimony  that  I  shall  teach  them, 

Their  children  shall  also  sit  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 


THE    PSALTER.  263 


For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion; 

He  hath  desired  it  for  His  habitation. 

This  is  my  rest  for  ever; 

Here  will  I  dwell;  for  I  have  desired  it. 

I  will  greatly  bless  her  provision; 
I  will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

And  I  will  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation; 
And  her  saints  shall  sing  aloud  for  joy. 

There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud; 
I  have  prepared  a  lamp  for  mine  anointed. 

His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame; 

But  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 


Psalm  IJ2. 


57. 
The  Lord  alone  is  Cod,  Creator,  and  Redeemer;  and  He  is  mercy  itself. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  good; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  spread  out  the  earth  above  the  waters; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  that  made  great  lights; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

The  sun  to  rule  by  day; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 


264  'THE    PSALTER. 

To  Him  that  smote  Egj'pt  in  their  firstborn; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

With  a  strong  hand,  and  a  stretched  out  arm; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  divided  the  Red  Sea  into  parts; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

And  made  Israel  to  pass  through  the  midst  of  it; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

And  overthrew  Pharaoh  and  his  host  in  the  Red  Sea; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  led  His  people  through  the  wilderness; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

To  Him  which  smote  great  kings; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

And  slew  mighty  kings; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites; 
For  His  merc3'  is  for  ever; 

And  Og  king  of  Bashan; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

And  gave  their  land  for  a  heritage; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

Even  a  heritage  unto  Israel  His  servant; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever; 

Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh; 
For  His  mercy  is  for  ever. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven; 

For  His  mercy  is  for  ever.  Psalm  ij6. 


the;  psaltep.  265 

58. 
Those  who  are  in  spiritual  captivity  will  be  delivered. 

By  the  rivers  of  Babylon,  there  we  sat  down, 
Yea,  we  wept,  when  we  remembered  Zion, 

We  hanged  our  harps  upon  the  willows  in  the  midst  thereof. 

For  there  they  that  carried  us  away  captive  required  of  us  a  song; 

And  our  oppressors  required  of  us  mirth,  saying. 
Sing  us  one  of  the  songs  of  Zion. 

How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord 's  song  in  a  vStrange  land  ? 
If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand  forget. 

If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to  the  roof  of  my  mouth; 
If  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  above  m}'  chief  joy. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  the  children  of  Edom  in  the  day  of  Jerusalem; 
Who  said,  Rase  it,  rase  it,  even  to  the  foundation  thereof. 

O  daughter  of  Babylon,  who  art  to  be  destroyed; 

Happy  shall  he  be,  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou  hast  rewarded  us. 
Happy  shall  he  be,  that  taketh  and  dasheth  thy  little  ones  against 
a  stone. 

Psalm  ij'/. 

59. 

The  Omniscience  and  Omnipresence  of  the  Lord. 

O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising; 
Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  searchest  my  path  and  my  Ij'ing  down. 
And  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue, 

But  lo,  O  Lord,  Thou  knowCvSt  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before, 
And  laid  Thy  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me; 
It  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 


266  THE    PSAI^TER. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  Thy  Spirit  ? 

And  whither  shall  I  flee  from  Th}-  presence  ? 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  Thou  art  there; 

If  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  Thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning, 
And  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

Even  there  shall  Thy  hand  lead  me. 
And  Thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 
Even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee; 
But  the  night  shineth  as  the  day ; 

The  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  unto  Thee. 

Psalm  ijg:  1-12. 

60. 

Prayer  of  the  Lord  to  be  delivered  from  falsifiers  and  hypocrites. 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man; 
Preserve  me  from  the  violent  man; 

They  devise  mischiefs  in  their  heart; 

All  the  day  long  are  they  gathered  together  for  war. 

They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent; 
Adder's  poison  is  under  their  lips. 

Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  wicked; 

Preserve  me  from  the  violent  man;  \i  l<-^hAi. 

They  have  devised  to  overthrow  my  steps.         .,'  ,  .  . 

The  proud  have  hid  a  snare  for  me,  and  cords; 
They  have  spread  a  net  by  the  wayside; 
The}'  have  set  snares  for  me. 

I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God; 

Hear  the  voice  of  nu'  supplications,  O  Lord. 

O  Lord  Jehovih,  Thou  art  the  strength  of  my  salvation; 
Thou  hast  covered  my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 


THE   PSALTER.  267 

Grant  not,  O  Lord,  the  desires  of  the  wicked; 
Further  not  his  wicked  device, 
lycst  they  exalt  themselves. 

With  bitter  words  they  compass  me  about; 
Let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  cover  them. 

Let  burning  coals  fall  upon  them; 
Let  them  be  cast  into  the  fire. 

Into  deep  pits,  that  they  rise  not  up  again. 

Let  not  an  evil  speaker  be  established  in  the  earth; 
Evil  shall  hunt  the  violent  man  to  overthrow  him. 

I  know  that  the  Lord  will  maintain  the  cause  of  the  afflicted, 
And  the  right  of  the  poor. 

Surely  the  just  shall  give  thanks  unto  Thy  name; 
The  upright  shall  dwell  in  Thy  presence. 

Psalm  140. 

61. 

Prayer  of  the  Lord  for  help  in  temptations. 

I  cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice; 

With  my  voice  unto  the  Lord  I  made  my  supplication. 

I  poured  out  my  complaint  before  Him; 
I  showed  before  Him  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  failed  within  me, 
Then  Thou  knewest  my  path. 

In  the  way  wherein  I  walked 
They  did  hide  a  snare  for  me. 

I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld, 
But  there  was  no  one  that  knew  me. 

Refuge  failed  me; 

No  one  cared  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Ivord; 
I  said,  Thou  art  my  refuge, 

And  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 


268  THE    PSALTER. 

Attend  unto  my  crj-; 

For  I  am  brought  verj'  low. 

Deliver  me  from  my  persecutors; 
For  they  are  stronger  than  I, 

Bring  mj'  soul  out  of  prison, 
That  I  ma}'  praise  Th}-  name. 

The  just  shall  compass  me  about; 

For  Thou  shalt  deal  bountifully  with  me. 

Psalm  142. 


62. 

Praise  of  the  Lord  for  His  works,  His  justice,  and  His  mercy. 

I  will  extol  Thee,  my  God,  O  King; 

And  I  will  bless  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee; 

And  I  will  praise  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised; 
And  His  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

Generation  to  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works, 
And  shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  Thy  majesty, 
And  of  Thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  Thy  terrible  acts; 
And  I  will  declare  Thy  greatness. 

They  shall  pour  forth  the  memory  of  Thy  great  goodness, 
And  shall  sing  of  Thy  justice. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful; 
Slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all. 

And  His  tender  mercies  are  over  all  His  works. 


Psalm  14c;:  7-p. 


THE   PSALTER.  269 

63. 

Praise  of  the  Lord  because  of  the  salvation  of  those  who  repent 
and  believe  in  Him. 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord; 
And  Thy  saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom, 
And  talk  of  Thy  power; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  His  mighty  acts, 
And  the  glorious  majesty  of  His  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom. 
And  Thy  dominion  to  all  generations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall, 

And  raiseth  up  all  that  are  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee, 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  its  seavSon, 

Thou  openest  Thine  hand, 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

The  Lord  is  just  in  all  His  ways. 
And  holy  in  all  His  works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him, 
To  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him; 
He  also  will  hear  their  cry  and  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  Him; 
But  all  the  wicked  will  He  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord; 

And  let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  145:  10-21. 

64. 

When  the  Lord  comes  He  will  establish  a  New  Heaven  and  a  New  Church. 

And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days, 
That  the  mountain  of  the  Lord's  house 

Shall  be  established  in  the  top  of  the  mountains; 


270  THE   PSALTER. 

And  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills, 
And  all  nations  shall  flow  unto  it. 

And  many  people  shall  go  and  say, 

Come  ye,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
To  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

And  He  will  teach  us  of  His  ways, 
And  we  will  walk  in  His  paths; 

For  out  of  Zion  shall  go  forth  the  law, 

And  the  Word  of  the  Lord  from  Jerusalem. 

And  He  shall  judge  among  the  nations, 
And  shall  rebuke  many  people; 

And  they  'shall  beat  their  swords  into  plowshares, 
And  their  spears  into  pruning  hooks: 

Nation  shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  nation, 
Neither  shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 


O  house  of  Jacob,  come  3^e, 

And  let  us  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 


Isaiah  2:  2-5. 


65. 

The  Gentiles  shall  be  received  and  become  a  Church. 

The  wilderness  and  the  dry  place  shall  be  glad  in  them; 
And  the  desert  shall  rejoice,  and  blossom  as  the  rose. 

It  shall  blossom  abundantly. 

And  rejoice  even  with  joy  and  singing. 

The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  be  given  unto  it, 
The  honor  of  Carmel  and  Sharon; 

They  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord, 
The  honor  of  our  God. 

Strengthen  ye  the  weak  hands,  and  confirm  the  feeble  knees. 
Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart,  Be  strong,  fear  not; 


THE    PSALTER.  IJl 

Behold  your  God  will  come  with  vengeance, 
God  will  come  with  a  recompense; 
He  will  come  and  save  you. 

Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened, 
And  the  ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped. 

Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  a  hart, 
And  the  tongue  of  the  dumb  shall  sing; 

For  in  the  wilderness  shall  waters  break  out. 
And  streams  in  the  desert. 

And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a  pool, 
And  the  thirst}'  land  springs  of  water. 

In  the  habitation  of  dragons,  where  each  lay, 
There  shall  be  grass  with  reeds  and  rushes. 

And  a  highway  shall  be  there,  and  a  way. 
And  it  shall  be  called.  The  way  of  holiness; 

The  unclean  shall  not  pass  over  it;  but  it  shall  be  for  those; 

They  that  walk  in  the  way,  even  the  fools  shall  not  err  therein. 

No  lion  shall  be  there. 

Nor  any  ravenous  beast  shall  go  up  thereon; 

It  shall  not  be  found  there; 

But  the  redeemed  shall  walk  there. 

And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return, 
And  come  to  Zion  with  songs. 

And  everlasting  joy  upon  their  heads. 

They  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness, 

And  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee  away. 


/saia/i  js. 


66. 

Redemption  by  the  Lord  when  He  comes. 

Hearken  to  me,  ye  that  follow  after  justice. 
Ye  that  seek  the  Lord; 

Look  unto  the  rock  whence  ye  are  hewn. 

And  to  the  hole  of  the  pit  whence  ye  are  digged. 


"^1^  THE   PSALTER. 

Look  unto  Abraham  your  father, 
And  unto  Sarah  that  bare  you; 

For  I  called  him  alone, 

And  blessed  him,  and  increased  him. 

For  the  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion; 

He  will  comfort  all  her  waste  places; 

And  He  will  make  her  wilderness  like  Eden, 
And  her  desert  like  the  garden  of  the  Lord; 

Joy  and  gladness    shall  be  found  therein, 
Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody. 

Hearken  unto  me,  my  people; 

And  give  ear  unto  me,  O  my  nation; 

For  a  law  shall  go  forth  from  me, 

And  I  will  make  my  judgment  to  rest  for  a  light  to  the  people. 

My  justice  is  near;  my  salvation  is  gone  forth, 
And  mine  arm  shall  judge  the  people. 

The  isles  shall  wait  for  me. 

And  on  mine  arm  shall  they  trust. 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavens. 
And  look  upon  the  earth  beneath; 

For  the  heavens  shall  vanish  like  smoke, 
And  the  earth  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment, 

And  they  that  dwell  therein  shall  die  in  like  manner; 

But  my  salvation  shall  be  for  ever. 

And  my  justice  shall  not  be  abolished. 

Hearken  unto  me,  ye  that  know  justice, 
Ye  people,  in  whose  heart  is  my  law^; 

Fear  ye  not  the  reproach  of  men. 

Neither  be  ye  afraid  of  their  revilings. 

For  the  moth  shall  eat  them  up  like  a  garment, 

And  the  worm  shall  eat  them  like  wool. 
But  my  justice  shall  be  for  ever, 

And  my  salvation  from  generation  to  generation. 

Isaiah  ^i:  i-8. 


THE   PSALTER.  273 

67. 


The  New  Church  will  be  established  by  the  Lord  among  those  with  whom 
the^e  was  no  Church  before. 


Sing,  O  barren,  thou  that  didst  not  bear; 
Break  forth  into  singing,  and  cry  aloud, 
Thou  that  didst  not  travail  with  child; 

For  more  are  the  children  of  the  desolate 

Than  the  children  of  the  married  wife,  saith  the  Lord. 

Enlarge  the  place  of  thy  tent. 

And  let  them  stretch  the  curtains  of  thy  habitations; 

Spare  not,  lengthen  thy  cords,  and  strengthen  thy  stakes; 
For  thou  shalt  break  forth  on  the  right  hand  and  on  the  left; 

And  thy  seed  shall  inherit  the  Gentiles, 

And  make  the  desolate  cities  to  be  inhabited. 

Fear  not;  for  thou  shalt  not  be  ashamed; 
Neither  shalt  thou  be  confounded; 

For  thou  shalt  not  be  put  to  shame; 

For  thou  shalt  forget  the  shame  of  thy  youth. 

And  shalt  not  remember  the  reproach  of  thy  widowhood  any  more. 

For  thy  Maker  is  thy  husband; 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  His  name; 

And  thy  Redeemer  the  Holy  One  of  Israel; 
The  God  of  the  whole  earth  shall  He  be  called. 

For  the  Lord  hath  called  thee  as  a  woman  forsaken  and  grieved  in  spirit, 
And  a  wife  of  youth  when  thou  wast  refused,  saith  thy  God. 

For  a  small  moment  have  I  forsaken  thee; 
But  with  great  mercies  will  I  gather  thee. 

In  a  flood  of  wrath  did  I  hide  my  face  from  thee  for  a  moment; 
But  with  everlasting  kindness  will  I  have  mercy  on  thee, 
Saith  the  Lord  thy  Redeemer. 


274  THE    PSALTER. 

For  this  is  as  the  waters  of  Noah  unto  me; 

For  I  have  sworn  that  they  should  no  more  pass  over  the  earth. 
So  have  I  sworn  that  I  would  not  be  wroth  with  thee,  nor  rebuke  thee. 

F'or  the  mountains  shall  depart,  and  the  hills  shall  be  removed; 
But  my  mercy  shall  not  depart  from  thee; 

Neither  shall  the  covenant  of  my  peace  be  removed,  '■  ^B9i9 

Saith  the  Lord  that  hath  mercy  on  thee. 

Isaiah  S4'  i-io. 


68. 


Those  will  receive  truths  gratis  from  the  Lord  who  repent 
of  their  sins. 


Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters, 
And  he  that  hath  no  money,  come  ye,  buy,  and  eat; 

Yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk. 

Without  money,  and  without  price. 

Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which  is  not  bread  ? 
And  your  labor  for  that  which  satisfieth  not  ? 

Hearken  diligently  unto  me,  and  eat  that  which  is  good. 
And  let  your  soul  delight  itself  in  fatness. 

Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me; 
Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live; 

And  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  you. 
Even  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

v/:  f.  pr.  'Yitii  lyilliV}  rflAff  hiOvI  aril  loH-^ 
Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  a  witness  to  the  people, 

A  leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 

Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a  nation  that  thou  knowest  not,'.''  "  / /', 
And  nations  which  know  thee  not  shall  run  unto  thee; 

Because  of  the  Lord  thy  God, 
And  for  the  Holy  One  of  Israel; 

For  He  hath  glorified  thee  '  '  ^  '■  >■ 


THE   PSALTER.  275 


Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found, 
Call  ye  upon  Him  while  He  is  near; 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way, 

And  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts; 

And  let  him  return  to  the  Lord, 

And  He  will  have  mercy  upon  him; 

And  unto  our  God, 

For  He  will  abundantly  pardon. 


Isaiah  s^^:  j-y. 


69. 

A  New  Church  will  exist  which  will  acknowledge  the  Lord. 

For  Zion's  sake  w411  I  not  hold  my  peace. 
And  for  Jerusalem's  sake  I  will  not  rest. 

Until  the  justice  thereof  shall  go  forth  as  brightness. 
And  the  salvation  thereof  as  a  lamp  that  burneth. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  see  thy  justice. 
And  all  kings  thy  glory; 

And  thou  shalt  be  called  by  a  new  name, 
Which  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  shall  declare. 

And  Thou  shalt  be  a  crown  of  glory  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord, 
And  a  royal  diadem  in  the  hand  of  thy  God. 

Thou  shalt  no  more  be  called,  Forsaken; 

Neither  shall  thy  land  any  more  be  called.  Desolate. 

But  thou  shalt  be  called,  Hephzibah, 
And  thy  land,  Beulah; 

For  the  Lord  delighteth  in  thee. 
And  thy  land  shall  be  married. 

For  as  a  young  man  marrieth  a  virgin, 
vSo  shall  thy  sons  marry  thee; 

And  as  the  bridegroom  rejoiceth  over  the  bride. 

So  vShall  thy  God  rejoice  over  thee.  Isaiah  62:  1-5. 


276  THE   PSALTER. 

70. 

Evangelization  concerning  the  Lord  and  a  New  Church  to  be 
established  by  Him. 

I  have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O  Jerusalem, 
Which  shall  not  hold  their  peace  day  nor  night; 

.Ye  that  make  mention  of  the  Lord,  keep  not  silence, 
And  rest  not  before  Him  until  He  establish, 

And  until  He  make  Jerusalem  a  praise  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  by  His  right  hand 
And  by  the  arm  of  His  strength, 

Surely  I  will  no  more  give  thy  corn  for  meat  to  thine  enemies; 

And  the  sons  of  the  stranger  shall  not  drink  thy  wine,  for  which 
thou  hast  labored. 

But  they  that  gather  it  shall  eat  it. 
And  they  shall  praise  the  Lord; 

And  they  that  gather  it  shall  drink  it 
In  the  courts  of  my  holiness. 

Go  through,  go  through  the  gates; 
Make  ready  the  way  of  the  people; 

Prepare  ye,  prepare  ye  the  highway; 
Gather  out  the  stones; 

Lift  up  a  standard  for  the  people. 

Behold,  the  Lord  hath  proclaimed, 
Even  to  the  end  of  the  earth. 

Say  ye  to  the  daughter  of  Zion, 
Behold,  thy  salvation  cometh. 

Behold,  His  reward  is  with  Him, 
And  His  work  before  Him. 

And  they  shall  call  them,  The  holy  people. 
The  redeemed  of  the  Lord; 


And  thou  shalt  be  called,  Sought  out, 
A  city  not  forsaken. 


Isaiah  62:  6-12. 


THE  PSALTER.  277 

71. 

Un/ess  the  Lord  comes  with  Divine  Power  no  one  can  be  saved, 
for  all  are  in  sins. 

Oh,  that  Thou  vvouldest  rend  the  heavens, 
That  Thou  wouldest  come  down, 

That  the  mountains  might  flow  down  at  Thy  presence. 

As  the  fire  kindleth  the  stubble, 
The  fire  maketh  the  waters  to  boil. 

To  make  Thy  name  known  to  Thine  enemies; 
The  nations  tremble  before  Thee. 

When  Thou  didst  terrible  things. 
Which  we  looked  not  for 

Thou  camest  down, 

The  mountains  flowed  down  at  Thy  presence. 

For  since  the  beginning  men  have  not  heard, 
Nor  perceived  by  the  ear. 

Neither  hath  the  eye  seen,  O  God,  beside  Thee, 

What  He  hath  prepared  for  him  that  waiteth  for  Him. 

Thou  meetest  him  that  rejoiceth  and  doeth  justice. 
Those  that  remember  Thee  in  Thy  ways. 

Behold,  Thou  art  wroth. 

And  we  have  sinned  continually, 
And  we  have  transgressed. 

And  we  are  all  as  an  unclean  thing, 

And  all  our  righteousness  is  as  filthy  rags; 

And  we  all  do  fade  as  a  leaf; 

And  our  iniquities,  like  the  wind,  have  taken  us  away. 

And  there  is  none  that  calleth  upon  Thy  name, 
That  stirreth  up  himself  to  take  hold  on  Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  hid  Thy  face  from  us. 

And  hast  consumed  us,  because  of  our  iniquities. 

But  now,  O  Lord,  Thou  art  our  Father; 
We  are  the  clay,  and  Thou  our  potter; 
And  we  are  all  the  work  of  Thy  hand. 

Isaiah  64:  1-8. 


278  THE   PSALTER. 

72. 

The  Lord  alone  reigns,  and  human  intelligence  is  nothing. 

The  Lord  is  the  true  God,  the  living  God, 
And  the  everlasting  King. 

At  His  wrath  "the  earth  doth  tremble; 

And  the  nations  are  not  able  to  abide  His  indignation. 

Thus  shall  ye  say  unto  them, 

The  gods  that  have  not  made  heaven  and  earth, 

They  shall  perish  from  the  earth, 
And  from  under  the  heavens. 

He  hath  made  the  earth  by  His  power. 

He  hath  established  the  world  by  His  wisdom, 

And  hath  stretched  out  the  heavens  by  His  intelligence. 

When  He  uttereth  His  voice,  there  is  a  multitude  of  waters  in  the 
heavens. 
And  He  maketh  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the  earth; 

He  maketh  lightnings  with  rain, 

And  bringeth  the  wind  out  of  His  treasuries. 

Everj-  man  is  foolish  in  his  knowledge. 

Every  founder  is  put  to  shame  by  his  graven  images. 

For  his  molten  image  is  a  lie, 
And  there  is  no  breath  in  them. 

They  are  vanity,  and  the  work  of  errors; 

In  the  time  of  their  visitation  they  shall  perish. 

The  portion  of  Jacob  is  not  like  them; 
For  He  is  the  Former  of  all  things; 

And  Israel  is  the  rod  of  His  inheritance; 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  His  name. 


/eremia/i  10:  10-16. 


73. 


There  is  no  truth  and  good  left  in  the  Church,  and  man  is  nothing 
but  evil.     A  prayer  for  mercy. 

O  Lord,  though  our  iniquities  testify  against  us. 
Do  Thou  it  for  Thy  names'  sake. 


THE   PSALTER.  279 

For  our  backslidings  are  many; 
We  have  sinned  against  Thee. 

O  Thou  Hope  of  Israel,  the  Savior  thereof  in  time  of  trouble, 
Why  shouldest  Thou  be  as  a  stranger  in  the  land, 
And  as  a  wayfarer  that  tarrieth  for  a  night  ? 

Why  shouldest  Thou  be  as  a  man  astonished, 
As  a  mighty  man  that  cannot  save  ? 

Yet  thou,  O  Lord,  art  in  the  midst  of  us. 
And  we  are  called  by  Thy  name; 
Forsake  us  not. 

We  acknowledge  our  wickedness,  O  Lord, 
And  the  iniquity  of  our  fathers; 
For  we  have  sinned  against  Thee. 

Abhor  us  not,  for  Thy  name's  sake, 
Disgrace  not  the  throne  of  Thy  glory; 

Remember;  break  not  Thy  covenant  with  us. 

Are  there  any  among  the  vanities  of  the  nations  that  can  cause  rain  ? 
Or  can  the  heavens  give  showers  ? 

Art  Thou  not  He,  O  Lord  our  God  ? 
Therefore  we  will  wait  upon  Thee; 
For  Thou  hast  made  all  these  things. 

Jerevnah  i4:..7-22.       j 


74. 

They  who  trust  in  themselves  will  be  separated  from  God;    but  they  who 
trust  in  the  Lord  will  have  every  good. 

Cursed  be  the  man  that  trusteth  in  man, 
And  maketh  flesh  his  arm. 

And  whose  heart  departeth  from  the  Lord. 

For  he  shall  be  like  the  heath  in  the  desert. 
And  vShall  not  see  when  good  cometh; 

But  he  shall  inhabit  the  parched  places  in  the  wilderness, 
In  a  salt  land  and  not  inhabited. 


28o  THE   PSALTER. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord, 
And  whose  hope  the  Lord  is. 

For  he  shall  be  as  a  tree  planted  by  the  waters, 
And  that  sendeth  out  his  roots  by  the  river; 

And  he  shall  not  see  when  heat  cometh, 
But  his  leaf  shall  be  green; 

And  he  shall  not  be  anxious  in  the  year  of  drought, 
Neither  shall  he  cease  from  bearing  fruit. 

The  heart  is  deceitful  above  all  things. 
And  desperately  wicked; 
Who  can  know  it  ? 

I  the  Lord  search  the  heart,  and  try  the  reins, 
Even  to  give  every  man  according  to  his  ways, 
And  according  to  the  fruit  of  his  doings. 

As  the  partridge  sitteth,  and  hatcheth  not; 
So  is  he  that  getteth  riches,  and  not  by  right; 

He  shall  leave  them  in  the  midst  of  his  days. 
And  at  his  end  shall  be  a  fool. 

As  His  glorious  high  throne  from  the  beginning. 
So  is  the  place  of  our  sanctuary. 

O  Lord,  Thou  Hope  of  Israel,  all  that  forsake  Thee  shall  be  ashamed. 
And  they  that  depart  from  me  shall  be  written  in  the  earth, 

Because  they  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  the  fountain  of  living  waters. 


Heal  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  shall  be  healed; 
ive  me,  and  I  shall  be  sa 
For  Thou  art  my  praise 


Save  me,  and  I  shall  be  saved;  ' '"' " 


Jeremiah  ij:  5-14. 
75, 
Combat  of  the  Lord  with  the  hells;  consolation  and  victory. 

It  is  of  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  that  we  are  not  consumed, 
Because  His  compassions  fail  not. 

They  are  new  every  morning; 
Great  is  Thy  faithfulness. 


THE   PSALTER.  281 

The  Lord  is  my  portion,  saith  my  soul; 
Therefore  will  I  hope  in  Him. 

The  Ivord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait  for  Him, 
To  the  soul  that  seeketh  Him. 

It  is  good  that  a  man  should  hope. 

And  quietly  wait  for  the  salvation  of  the  Lord. 

It  is  good  for  a  man  to  bear  the  yoke  in  his  youth; 
He  shall  sit  alone  and  keep  silence. 
When  he  hath  laid  it  upon  him. 

He  shall  put  his  mouth  in  the  dust; 
If  so  be  there  may  be  hope. 

He  shall  give  his  cheek  to  the  smiter; 
He  is  filled  with  reproach. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  for  ever; 

But  though  He  cause  grief,  yet  will  He  have  compassion. 
According  to  the  multitude  of  His  mercies. 

For  He  doth  not  afflict  willingly. 
Nor  grieve  the  children  of  men ; 

To  crush  under  His  feet  all  the  prisoners  of  the  earth, 

To  turn  aside  the  right  of  a  man  before  the  face  of  the  most  High, 

To  turn  aside  a  man  in  his  cause. 
The  Lord  appro veth  not. 

Let  us  search  and  try  our  ways. 
And  turn  again  to  the  Lord. 

Let  us  lift  up  our  hearts  with  our  hands 
Unto  God  in  the  heavens. 

Lamentations  j:  22- 41. 


1.  -*-3inp  bnA 

THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS  FROM  EXODUS. 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying: 

I  am  the  L/ord  thy  God  who  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egj^pt,  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face.  Thou  shalt  not  make 
unto  thee  a  graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  thi?  heaven 
above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth; 
thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them;  for  I  the  Lord  thy 
God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children, 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me;  and  showing 
mercy  unto  a  thousand  generations  of  them  that  love  me  and  keep  my 
commandments. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain;  for  the  Lord 
will  not  hold  him  innocent  that  taketh  His  name  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor 
and  do  all  thy  work;  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God; 
in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy 
manservant,  nor  th}^  maidservant,  nor  thy  beast,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is 
within  thy  gates;  for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  is  in  them,  and  rested  on  the  seventh  day;  wherefore  the  Lord 
blessed  the  sabbath  day  and  hallowed  it. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother  that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the 
land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adulter3\ 
Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 
Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor  his 
maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

(282) 


the;  law.  283 

2. 
THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS  FROM  DEUTERONOMY. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  statutes  and  judgments  which  I  speak  in  your  ears 
this  day,  that  ye  may  learn  them,  and  keep  and  do  them. 

I  am  the  Ivord  thy  God  who  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of 
the  house  of  bondage. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face.  Thou  shalt  not  make 
unto  thee  a  graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  the  heaven 
above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them;  for  I  the  Ivord  thy 
God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children, 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me;  and  showing- 
mercy  unto  a  thou.sand  generations  of  them  that  love  me  and  keep  my 
commandments. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Ivord  thy  God  in  vain,  for  the  Ivord 
will  not  hold  him  innocent  that  taketh  His  name  in  vain. 

Keep  the  sabbath  day  to  sanctify  it,  as  the  lyord  thy  God  hath  commanded 
thee.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor  and  do  all  thy  work;  but  the  seventh  day  is 
the  sabbath  of  the  lyord  thy  God;  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor 
thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  nor  thy  manservant,  nor  thy  maidservant,  nor 
thine  ox,  nor  thine  ass,  nor  any  of  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within 
thy  gates;  that  th}^  manservant  and  thy  maidservant  may  rest  as  well  as  thou. 
And  remember  that  thou  wast  a  servant  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  that  the 
Lord  thy  God  brought  thee  out  thence  by  a  mighty  hand  and  by  a  stretched 
out  arm;  therefore  the  Lord  thy  God  commanded  thee  to  keep  the  sabbath 
day. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  as  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded 
thee;  that  thy  days  may  be  prolonged,  and  that  it  may  go  well  with  thee  in 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 
Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  his  field,  or  his  manservant, 
or  his  maidservant,  his  ox,  or  his  ass,  or  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 


«84  I'HE   LAW. 

3. 

THE  COMMANDMENTS  IN  BRIEF.     I. 
From  the  True  Christian  Religion. 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying: 

I  am  the  lyord  thy  God  who  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Ivord  thy  God  in  vain,  for  the  I^ord 
will  not  hold  him  innocent  that  taketh  His  name  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor 
and  do  all  thy  work,  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the 
land  which  the  I^ord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor  his 
maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

4. 

THE  COMMANDMENTS  IN  BRIEF.     II. 

And  God  spake  all  these  words  saying,  I  am  the  lyord  thy  God. 
Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 
Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Ivord  thy  God  in  vain. 
Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 
Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 
Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 
Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor  his 
maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

5. 

THE  GREAT  COMMANDMENT. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord;  and  thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
•trength. — Deuteronomy  6:  ^,  5. 


THE    I.AW.  285 

6. 

THE  TWO  GREAT  COMMANDMENTS. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Ivord  our  God  is  one  Lord;  and  thou  shalt  love  the 
Ivord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind, 
and  with  all  thy  strength.  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment;  and  the 
second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets. — Matthew  22:  37-40. 
Mark  12:  2g-ji. 

7. 

THE  NEW  COMMANDMENT. 

A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  that  ye  love  one  another,  as  I  have 
loved  you.  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  lay  down  his  life 
for  his  friends.  Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you.  — 
John  ij:  34.     15:  12,  ij. 

8. 

EXHORTATIONS. 

And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying: 

Speak  unto  all  the  congregation  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto 
them,  Ye  shall  be  holy,  for  I  the  Lord  your  God  am  holy.  Ye  shall  not 
steal,  neither  deal  falsely,  neither  lie  one  to  another.  And  }'e  shall  not  swear 
by  my  name  falsely,  neither  shalt  thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God;  I  am 
the  Lord.  Thou  shalt  not  oppress  thy  neighbor,  neither  rob  him;  the  wages 
of  him  that  is  hired  shall  not  abide  with  thee  all  night  until  the  morning. 
Thou  shalt  not  curse  the  deaf,  nor  put  a  stumbling  block  before  the  blind, 
but  shalt  fear  thy  God;  I  am  the  Lord,  Ye  shall  do  no  unrighteousness  in 
judgment;  thou  shalt  not  respect  the  person  of  the  poor,  nor  honor  the  person 
of  the  mighty;  but  in  justice  shalt  thou  judge  thy  neighbor.  Thou  shalt  not 
go  up  and  down  as  a  tale  bearer  among  thy  people;  neither  shalt  thou  stand 
against  the  blood  of  thy  neighbor;  I  am  the  Lord.  Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy 
brother  in  thine  heart;  thou  shalt  rebuke  thy  neighbor,  but  not  suffer  sin  upon 
him.  Thou  shalt  not  avenge,  nor  bear  any  grudge  against  the  children  of  thy 
people,  but  thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself;  I  am  the  Lord.  There- 
fore shall  ye  observe  all  my  statutes,  and  all  my  judgments,  and  do  them;  I 
am  the  Lord. — Leviticus  ig:  /,  2,  11-18.  37. 


Now  therefore  hear,  O  Israel,  the  statutes  and  the  judgments  which  I 
teach  you,  for  to  do  them,  that  ye  may  live,  and  go  in  and  possess  the  land 
which  the  Lord  God  of  your  fathers  giveth  you.  Ye  shall  not  add  unto  the 
word  which  I  command  you,  neither  shall  ye  diminish  aught  from  it,  that  ye 
may  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God  which  I  command  yon. 


286  THE   LAW. 

For  what  nation  is  there  so  great,  who  hath  God  so  nigh  unto  them,  as  is  the 
Ivord  our  God  in  all  things  that  we  call  upon  Him  for  ?  And  what  nation  is 
there  so  great,  that  hath  statutes  and  judgments  so  just  as  all  this  law,  which 
I  set  before  you  this  day  ?  Only  take  heed  to  thyself,  ar^d  keep  thy  soul  dil- 
igently, lest  thou  forget  the  things  which  thine  eyes  have  seen,  and  lest  they 
depart  from  thy  heart  all  the  days  of  thy  life;  but  teach  them  to  thy  sons, 
and  thy  sons'  sons.  Know  ye  therefore  this  day,  and  consider  in  thine 
heart,  that  the  I^ord  He  is  God  in  heaven  above,  and  upon  the  earth  beneath; 
and  there  is  none  else.  Thou  shalt  keep  therefore  His  statutes  and  His 
commandments,  which  I  command  Thee  this  day,  that  it  may  go  well  wdth 
thee,  and  wdth  thy  children  after  thee,  and  that  thou  mayest  prolong  thy  days 
upon  the  land,  which  the  L/ord  thy  God  giveth  thee,  for  ever. — Deuteronomy  4: 
1-40. 

10. 

Ye  shall  observe  to  do  therefore  as  the  Lord  your  God  hath  commanded 
you;  ye  shall  not  turn  aside  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left.  Ye  shall  walk 
in  all  the  ways  which  the  Ivord  yoxxr  God  hath  commanded  you,  that  ye  may 
live,  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  you,  and  that  ye  may  prolong  your  days  in 
the  land  which  ye  shall  possess.  Now  these  are  the  commandments,  the 
statutes,  and  the  judgments,  which  the  Lord  your  God  commanded  to  teach 
you,  that  ye  might  do  them  in  the  land  whither  ye  go  to  possess  it;  that  thou 
mightest  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep  all  His  statutes  and  His  command- 
ments, which  I  command  thee,  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  son's  son,  all  the 
days  of  th}-  life;  and  that  thy  days  may  be  prolonged.  Hear  therefore,  O 
.Israel,  and  observe  to  do  it;  that  it  may  be  w^ell  with  thee,  and  that  ye  may 
increase  mightily,  as  the  Lord  God  of  thy  fathers  hath  promised  thee,  in  the 
land  that  floweth  w4th  milk  and  honey. — Deuteronomy  5: 32,  ss;  6:  1-3. 

11. 

Hear,  O  Israel,  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord;  and  thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  might. 
And  these  words,  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  shall  be  in  thy  heart;  and 
thou  shalt  teach  them  diligently  unto  thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of  them 
when  thou  sittest  in  thy  house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by  the  way,  and  when 
thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest  up.  And  thou  shalt  bind  them  for  a 
sign  upon  thy  hand,  and  they  shall  be  as  frontlets  between  thine  eyes.  And 
thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  posts  of  thy  house,  and  on  thy  gates.  And 
it  shall  be  when  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  have  brought  thee  into  the  land 
which  He  sware  unto  thy  fathers,  beware  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord,  which 
brought  thee  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from  the  house  of  bondage. 
Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  serve  Him,  and  shalt  swear  by  His 
name.  Ye  shall  not  tempt  the  Lord  your  God,  as  ye  tempted  Him  in  Massah. 
Ye  shall  diligently  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God,  and  His 


THE   I.AW.  287 

testimonies,  and  His  statutes,  which  He  hath  commanded  thee.  And  thou 
shalt  do  what  is  right  and  good  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord;  that  it  may  be  well 
with  thee,  and  that  thou  may  est  go  in  and  possess  the  good  land  which  the 
Lord  sware  unto  thy  fathers.  Therefore  the  Lord  commanded  us  to  do  all 
these  statutes,  to  fear  the  Lord  our  God,  for  our  good  always,  that  He  might 
preserve  us  alive,  as  it  is  at  this  day. — Deuieronoiny  6:  4-24 

12. 

Know  3'e  therefore  that  the  Lord  thy  God,  He  is  God,  the  true  God. 
which  keepeth  covenant  and  mercy  with  them  that  love  Him  and  keep  His 
commandments  to  a  thousand  generations;  and  repayeth  them  that  hate  Him 
to  their  face,  to  destroy  them;  He  will  not  be  slack  to  him  that  hateth  Him, 
He  will  repay  him  to  his  face.  Thou  shalt  therefore  keep  the  command- 
ments, and  the  statutes,  and  the  judgments,  which  I  command  thee  this  day, 
to  do  them.  Wherefore  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  hearken  to  these  judg- 
ments, and  keep,  and  do  them,  that  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  keep  unto  thee 
the  covenant  and  the  mercy  which  He  sware  unto  thy  fathers;  and  He  will 
love  thee,  and  bless  thee,  and  multiply  thee;  He  will  also  bless  the  fruit  of 
thy  womb,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  land,  thy  corn,  and  thy  wine,  and  thine  oil,  the 
increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the  flocks  of  thy  sheep,  in  the  land  which  He  sware 
unto  thy  fathers  to  give  thee. — Deuteronomy  y:  g  13. 

13. 

All  the  commandments  which  I  command  thee  this  day  shall  ye  observe 
to  do,  that  ye  may  live,  and  multiply,  and  go  in  and  possess  the  land  which 
the  Lord  sware  unto  your  fathers.  And  thou  shalt  remember  all  the  way 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  led  thee  these  forty  years  in  the  wilderness,  to 
humble  thee,  and  to  prove  thee,  to  know  what  was  in  thy  heart,  whether 
thou  wouldest  keep  His  commandments,  or  no.  Thou  shalt  also  consider  in 
thy  heart,  that  as  a  man  chasteneth  his  son,  so  the  Lord  thy  God  chasten eth 
thee.  Therefore  thou  shalt  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to 
walk  in  His  ways  and  to  fear  Him.  Beware  that  thou  forget  not  the  Lord 
thy  God,  in  not  keeping  His  commandments,  and  His  judgments  and  His 
statutes  which  I  command  thee  this  day;  lest  thy  heart  be  lifted  up  and  *h.oxi 
forget  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  thee  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
from  the  house  of  bondage;  and  thou  say  in  thy  heart,  my  power  and  the  might 
of  my  hand  hath  gotten  me  this  wealth.  But  thou  shalt  remember  the  Lord 
thy  God;  for  it  is  He  that  giveth  thee  power  to  get  wealth,  that  He  may 
establish  His  covenant  which  He  sware  unto  thy  fathers,  as  it  is  this  day. 
And  it  shall  be,  if  thou  do  at  all  forget  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  after 
other  gods  and  serve  them  and  worship  them,  I  testify  against  you  this  day 
that  ye  shall  surely  perish.  As  the  nations  which  the  Lord  destroyed  before 
your  face,  so  shall  ye  perish;  because  ye  would  f  H  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
your  God. — Deuteronomy  8:  1-20. 


288  THE   LAW. 


14. 


And  now,  O  Israel ,  what  doth  the  Lord  thy  God  require  of  thee,  but  t^ 
fear  the  Ivord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  His  ways  and  to  love  Him,  and  to  serve 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy  soul,  to  keep  the  com- 
mandments of  the  L/ord  and  His  statutes,  which  I  command  thee  this  day  for 
thy  gopd?  Behold,  the  heaven  and  the  heaven  of  heavens  is  the  Lord's  thy 
God,  and  the  earth  with  all  that  therein  is.  Only  the  Lord  had  a  delight  in 
thy  fathers  to  love  them,  and  He  chose  their  seed  after  them,  even  you  above 
all  people,  as  it  is  this  day.  Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of  your  heart, 
and  be  no  more  stifTnecked.  For  the  Lord  your  God  is  God  of  gods,  and 
Lord  of  lords,  a  great  God,  a  mighty  and  a  terrible, which  regardeth  not  per- 
sons, nor  taketh  reward;  He  doth  execute  the  judgment  of  the  fatherless  and 
widow,  and  loveth  the  stranger,  in  giving  him  food  and  raiment.  Love  ye 
therefore  the  stranger;  for  ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt.  Thou 
shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God;  Him  shalt  thou  serve,  and  to  Him  shalt  thou 
cleave,  and  swear  by  His  name.  He  is  thy  praise,  and  He  is  thy  God,  that 
hath  done  for  thee  these  great  and  terrible  things  which  thine  eyes  have 
seen. — Deuteronomy  lo:  12-21. 

15. 

Ye  shall  hearken  diligently  unto  my  commandments  which  I  command 
you  this  day,  to  love  the  Lord  your  God,  and  to  serve  Him  with  all  your  heart 
and  with  all  your  soul.  Take  heed  to  yourselves,  that  your  heart  be  not 
deceived,  and  ye  turn  aside  and  serve  other  gods  and  worship  them;  and  the 
Lord's  wrath  be  kindled  against  3'ou,  and  He  shut  up  the  heaven,  that  there 
be  no  rain,  and  that  the  land  yield  not  her  fruit;  and  lest  ye  perish  quickly 
from  off  the  good  land  which  the  Lord  giveth  you.  Behold  I  set  before  you 
this  day  a  blessing  and  a  curse;  a  blessing,  if  ye  obey  the  commandments  of 
the  Lord  yomr  God  which  I  command  you  this  day;  and  a  curse,  if  ye  will  not 
obey  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God,  but  turn  aside  out  of  the  way 
which  I  command  you  this  day,  to  go  after  other  gods  which  ye  have  not 
known.  Therefore  ye  shall  observe  to  do  all  the  statutes  and  judgments 
which  I  set  before  you  this  day. — Deuteronomy  11:  13-32. 

16. 

Thou  shalt  hearken  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep  His  com- 
mandments and  His  statutes,  which  are  written  in  this  book  of  the  law;  and 
thou  shalt  turn  unto  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thine  heart  and  with  all  thy 
soul.  For  this  commandment  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  it  is  not  hid- 
den from  thee,  neither  is  it  far  off.  It  is  not  in  heaven,  that  thou  shouldest 
say.  Who  shall  go  up  for  us  to  heaven  and  bring  it  unto  us,  that  we  may  hear 
it  and  do  it  ?  Neither  is  it  beyond  the  sea,  that  thou  shouldest  say,  Who  shall 
go  over  the  sea  for  us  and  bring  it  unto  us,  that  we  may  hear  it  and  do  it  ? 


THE   LAW.  289 

But  the  Word  is  nigh  unto  thee,  in  thy  mouth  and  in  thy  heart,  that  thou 
mayest  do  it.  See,  I  have  set  before  thee  this  day,  Hfe  and  good,_  and  death 
and  evil;  in  that  I  command  thee  this  day  to  love  the  L/ord  thy  God,  to  walk 
in  His  ways,  and  to  keep  His  commandments  and  His  statutes  and  His  judg- 
ments, that  thou  mayest  live  and  multiply;  and  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  bless 
thee  in  the  land  whither  thou  goest  to  possess  it.  But  if  thine  heart  turn 
away,  so  that  thou  wilt  not  hear,  but  shalt  be  drawn  away  and  worship  other 
gods  and  serve  them;  I  denounce  unto  you  this  day  that  ye  shall  surely  perish, 
and  that  ye  shall  not  prolong  your  days  upon  the  land,  whither  thou  passest 
over  Jordan  to  possess  it.  I  call  heaven  and  earth  to  record  this  day  against 
you,  that  I  have  set  before  you  life  and  death,  blessing  and  cursing;  therefore 
choose  life,  that  both  thou  and  thy  seed  may  live;  that  thou  mayest  love  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  that  thou  mayest  obey  His  voice,  and  that  thou  mayest 
cleave  unto  Him;  for  He  is  thy  life  and  the  length  of  thy  days;  that  thou 
mayest  dwell  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  sware  unto  thy  fathers,  to  Abraham, 
to  Isaac,  and  to  Jacob,  to  give  unto  them. — Deuteronomy  30:  10-20. 

17, 

COLLECTED  PASSAGEvS. 

Take  heed  and  hearken,  O  Israel;  this  day  thou  art  become  the  people 
of  the  Lord  thy  God.  Thou  shalt  therefore  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  do  His  commandments  and  His  statutes,  which  I  command  thee 
this  day. — Deuteronomy  2j:  p,  w. 

For  the  Lord  shall  greatly  bless  thee  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee  for  an  inheritance  to  possess  it;  if  only  thou  shalt  hearken  to  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  to  do  all  these  commandments  which  I 
command  thee  this  day;  for  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  bless  thee,  as  He  spake 
unto  thee. — Deuteronomy  75 .*  46. 

Thou  shalt  hearken  to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep  all  His 
commandments  which  I  command  thee  this  day,  to  do  that  which  is  right  in 
the  eyes  of  the  Ivord  thy  God.— Deuteronomy  13: 18. 

Thou  shalt  hearken  to  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  I 
command  thee  this  day,  to  observe  and  to  do  them.  And  thou  shalt  not  go 
aside  from  any  of  the  words  which  I  command  thee,  to  the  right  hand,  or  to 
the  left,  to  go  after  other  gods  to  serve  t\\&m..—DeiUeronomy  28:  13.  14. 

Thou  shalt  turn  to  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  shalt  obey  His  voice  according 
to  all  that  I  command  thee  this  day,  thou  and  thy  children,  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul.  And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise  thy 
heart,  and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  Mye.— Deuteronomy  30:  2,  6. 

Therefore  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  keep  His  charge, 
and  His  statutes,  and  His  judgments,  and  His  commandments,  always. — 
Deuteronomy  11:  i. 


290  THE    LAW. 

These  are  the  statutes  and  judgments,  which  ye  shall  observe  to  do  in  the 
land,  which  the  Ivord  God  of  thy  fathers  giveth  thee  to  possess  it,  all  the 
days  that  ye  shall  live  upon  the  earth. — Deuteronomy  12:  i. 

Observe  and  hear  all  these  words  which  I  command  thee,  that  it  may  go 
well  with  thee,  and  with  thy  children  after  thee  for  ever,  when  thou  doest  that 
which  is  good  and  right  in  the  eyes  of  the  Ivord  thy  G06.. —DeuleronoDiy  12:  28. 

Thou  shalt  keep  all  these  commandments  to  do  them,  w^hich  I  command 
thee  this  day,  to  love  the  Ivord  thy  God,  and  to  walk  in  His  ways  all  the  days 
of  thy  life. — Deuteronomy  ig:  g. 

Ye  shall  walk  after  the  Lord  your  God,  and  fear  Him,  and  keep  His  com- 
mandments, and  obey  His  voice,  and  ye  shall  serve  Him  and  cleave  unto 
Him. — Deuteronomy  ij:  4. 

For  the  Lord  your  God  trieth  you,  to  know  whether  ye  love  the  Lord 
your  God  with  all  your  heart,  and  with  all  your  soul. — Deuteronomy  13: 3. 

What  thing  soever  I  command  3'ou,  observe  to  do  it;  thou  shalt  not  add 
thereto,  nor  diminish  from  \t.— Deuteronomy  12: 32. 

Set  your  hearts  unto  all  the  words  which  I  testify  among  yon  this  day, 
which  ye  shall  command  your  children  to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of  this 
law. — Deuteronomy  32:  46. 

For  your  eyes  have  seen  all  the  great  work  of  the  Lord  which  He  hath 
done.  Therefore  shall  ye  keep  all  the  commandments  which  I  command  you 
this  day,  that  ye  may  be  strong,  and  that  ye  may  prolong  your  days  in  the 
land,  which  the  Lord  sware  unto  your  fathers  to  give  unto  them  and  to  their 
seed,  a  land  flowing  with  milk  and  honey. — Deuteronomy  11:  7-g. 

Keep  therefore  the  words  of  this  covenant,  and  do  them,  that  ye  may 
prosper  in  all  that  ye  do. — Deuteronomy  2g:  g. 

Wash  you,  make  you  clean;  put  away  the  evil  of  your  doings  from  before 
mine  eyes;  cease  to  do  evil;  learn  to  do  well;  seek  judgment,  relieve  the 
oppressed,  judge  the  fatherless,  plead  the  cause  of  the  widow.  Come  now, 
and  let  us  reason  together,  saith  the  Lord;  though  your  sins  be  as  scarlet, 
they  shall  be  white  as  snow;  though  they  be  red  like  crimson,  they  shall  be 
as  wool. — Isaiah  i:  16-18. 

Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters,  and  he  that  hath  no 
money;  come  ye,  buy  and  eat;  yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk  without  money 
and  without  price.  Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which  is  not 
bread  ?  and  your  labor  for  that  which  satisfieth  not  ?  Hearken  diligently 
unto  me,  and  eat  ye  that  which  is  good,  and  let  your  soul  delight  itself  in 
fatness.  Incline  your  ear  and  come  unto  me;  hear,  and  3'our  soul  shall  live; 
and  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  vdth  j'ou,  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 
Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found,  call  ye  upon  Him  while  He  is  near. 
Let  the  \\ncked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts;  and 


THE    LAW.  291 

let  him  return  to  the  Ivord,  and  He  will  have  mercy  upon  him;  and  unto  our 
God,  for  He  will  abundantly  pardon.  For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts, 
neither  are  your  ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Ivord.  For  as  the  heavens  are  higher 
than  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways  higher  than  your  ways,  and  my  thoughts  than 
your  thoughts. — Isaiah  55/  /-p. 

Thus  saith  the  L/ord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel,  Amend  your  ways  and 
3^our  doings,  and  I  will  cause  you  to  dwell  in  this  place.  For  if  ye  thoroughly 
amend  your  ways  and  your  doings;  if  ye  thoroughly  execute  judgment  be- 
tween a  man  and  his  neighbor;  if  ye  oppress  not  the  stranger,  the  fatherless, 
and  the  widow,  and  shed  not  innocent  blood  in  this  place,  neither  walk  after 
other  gods  to  your  hurt;  then  will  I  cause  you  to  dwell  in  this  place,  in  the 
land  which  I  gave"to  your  fathers,  for  ever  and  ew^r.— Jeremiah  y:  j-/. 

Obey  my  voice,  and  I  will  be  3-our  God,  and  ye  shall  be  my  people;  and 
walk  3'e  in  all  the  ways  I  have  commanded  you,  that  it  may  be  well  unto 
yo\x. ^Jeremiah  y:  2j. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  obeyeth  the  words  of  this  covenant,  which  I 
commanded  3'our  fathers  in  the  day  that  I  brought  them  forth  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  from  the  iron  furnace,  saying,  Obey  my  words  and  do  them,  ac- 
cording to  all  which  I  command  you;  so  shall  ye.  be  my  people,  and  I  will  be 
your  Oodi.— Jeremiah  11:3,  4. 

Return  ye  now,  every  man  from  his  evil  way,  and  amend  your  doings, 
and  go  not  after  other  gods  to  serve  them,  and  ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land 
which  I  have  given  to  you,  and  to  your  fathers.  Incline  your  ears,  therefore, 
and  hearken  unto  mo:.— Jeremiah  jj:  /j. 

The  soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die.  The  son  shall  not  bear  the  iniquity 
of  the  father,  neither  shall  the  father  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  son;  the  justice 
of  the  just  shall  be  upon  him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  shall  be  upon 
him.  But  if  the  wicked  will  turn  from  all  his  sins  that  he  hath  committed, 
and  keep  all  my  statutes,  and  do  that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall 
surely  live,  he  shall  not  die.  All  his  transgressions  that  he  hath  committed, 
they  shall  not  be  mentioned  to  him;  in  his  righteousness  that  he  hath  done 
he  shall  live.  When  a  righteous  man  turneth  away  from  his  righteousness, 
and  committeth  iniquity,  and  dieth  in  them;  for  his  iniquity  that  he  hath  done 
he  shall  die.  Again,  when  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall 
save  his  soul  alive.  Because  he  considereth,  and  turneth  away  from  all  his 
transgressions  that  he  hath  committed,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die. 
Therefore  I  wnll  judge  you,  O  house  of  Israel,  every  one  according  to  his 
ways,  saith  the  L^ord  God. — Ezekiel  18:  20-30, 


ttbc  6oepeU 


1. 

1  indeed  baptize  you  with  water  unto  repentance;  but  he  that  cometh 
after  me  is  mightier  than  I,  whose  shoes  I  am  not  worthy  to  bear;  He  shall 
baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  with  fire. — Matthew  j;  //. 

2. 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit;  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn;  for  they  shall  be  comforted.  Blessed  are  the 
meek;  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth.  Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger 
and  thirst  after  righteousness;  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  the 
merciful;  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy.  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart;  for 
they  shall  see  God.  Blessed  are  the  peacemakers;  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God.  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  the  sake  of 
righteousness;  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  j-e,  when 
men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil 
against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake.  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad;  for  great 
is  your  reward  in  heaven;  for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which  were 
before  you. — Matthew  §:  3-12. 

3. 

Whosoever  shall  break  one  of  these  least  commandments,  and  shall  teach 
men  so,  he  shall  be  called  least  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven;  biit  whosoever 
shall  do  and  teach,  the  same  shall  be  called  great  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. — 
Matthew  5:  ig. 

4. 

Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old  time.  Thou  shalt  not  kill; 
and  whosoever  shall  kill  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judgment;  but  I  say  unto 
you,  That  whosoever  is  angry  with  his  brother  without  a  cause  shall  be  in 
danger  of  the  judgment;  and  whosoever  shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  council;  but  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in 
danger  of  hell  fire.— Matthew  5.-  21,  22. 

5. 

If  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there  rememberest"  that  thy 
brother  hath  aught  against  thee;  leave  there  thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and  go 
thy  way;  first  be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy 
fiift. — Matthew  5.-  23,  24. 

(292) 


THE    GOSPEL.  293 

6. 

Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old  time,  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
adultery;  but  I  say  unto  you,  That  whosoever  looketh  on  a  woman  to  lust 
after  her  hath  committed  adultery  with  her  already  in  his  heart. — Matthew 
5:27,28. 

Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor,  and 
hate  thine  enemy.  But  I  sa}'  unto  you,  Ivove  your  enemies,  bless  them  that 
curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despite- 
fully  use  you,  and  persecute  you;  that  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven;  for  He  maketh  His  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the 
good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. — Matthew  5:  43-45. 

8. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal;  but  lay  up  for 
yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt, 
and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal;  for  where  your  treasure  is, 
there  will  your  heart  be  a.\?,o.— Matt hezv  6:  ig-21. 

9. 

Take  no  thought,  saj-ing.  What  shall  we  eat?  or,  What  shall  we  drink? 
or,  Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed?  For  after  all  these  things  do  the 
Gentiles  seek;  for  your  heavenly  Father  knoweth  that  ye  have  need  of  all 
these  things.  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  His  justice;  and 
all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  yon.— Matthew  6: 31-33. 

10. 

Judge  not,  that  ye  be  not  judged.  For  with  what  judgment  y^  judge,  ye 
shall  be  judged;  and  with  what  measure  ye  mete,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you 
again.  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye,  but 
considerest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye?  Or  how  wilt  thou  say  to 
thy  brother,  Let  me  pull  out  the  mote  out  of  thine  eye;  and,  behold,  a  beam  is 
in  thine  own  eye?  Thou  hypocrite,  first  cast  out  the  beam  out  of  thine  own 
eye;  and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  cast  out  the  mote  out  of  thy  brother's 
^y^.— Matthew  y:  1-5. 

All  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men.  should  do  to  you,  do  ye  even 
so  to  them;  for  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.  —Matthew  7:  12. 

12. 

Knter  ye  in  at  the  strait  gate;  for  wide  is  the  gate,  and  broad  is  the  way, 
that  leadeth  to  destruction,  and  many  there  be  which  go  in  thereat;  because 
strait  is  the  gate,  and  narrow  is  the  way,  which  leadeth  unto  life,  and  few 
there  be  that  find  xt.—Maithciv  7:  13,  14. 


294  I'HE   GOSPEIv. 

13. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  L/ord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  heaven;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. — 
Matthew  7:  21. 

14. 

Whosoever  heareth  these  sayings  of  mine,  and  doeth  them,  I  will'  liken 
him  unto  a  wise  man,  which  built  his  house  upon  a  rock;  and  the  rain  de- 
scended, and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house; 
and  it  fell  not;  for  it  was  founded  upon  a  rock.  And  every  one  that  heareth 
these  sayings  of  mine,  and  doeth  them  not,  shall  be  likened  unto  a  foolish 
man,  which  built  his  house  upon  the  sand;  and  the  rain  descended,  and  the 
floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house,  and  it  fell;  and 
great  was  the  fall  of  it. — Matthew  7:  24-27. 

15. 

He  that  loveth  father  or  mother  more  than  me  is  not  worthy  of  me;  and 
he  that  loveth  son  or  daughter  more  than  me  is  not  worthy  of  me.  And  he 
that  taketh  not  his  cross,  and  followeth  after  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me. — 
Matthew  10: 37,  38. 

16. 

All  manner  of  sin  and  blasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  unto  men;  but  the 
blasphemy  against  the  Holy  Spirit  shall  not  be  forgiven  unto  men.  And 
whosoever  speaketh  a  word  against  the  Son  of  Man,  it  shall  be  forgiven  him; 
but  whosoever  speaketh  against  the  Holy  Spirit,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him, 
neither  in  this  world,  neither  in  the  world  to  come. — Matthew  12:  3/^32. 

17. 

A  good  man  out  of  the  good  treasure  of  the  heart  bringeth  forth  good 
things;  and  an  evil  man  out  of  the  evil  treasure  bringeth  forth  evil  things. 
But  I  say  unto  you.  That  every  idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall 
give  account  thereof  in  the  day  of  judgment.  For  by  thy  words  thou  shalt  be 
justified,  and  by  thy  words  thou  shalt  be  condemned. — Matthew  12: 33-37. 

18. 

Not  that  which  goeth  into  the  mouth  defileth  a  man;  but  that  which 
Cometh  out  of  the  mouth,  this  defileth  a  man.  For  whatsoever  entereth  in  at 
the  mouth  goeth  into  the  belly,  and  is  cast  out  into  the  draught.  But  those 
things  which  proceed  out  of  the  mouth  come  forth  from  the  heart;  and  they 
defile  the  man.  For  out  of  the  heart  proceed  evil  thoughts,  murders,  adul- 
teries, fornications,  thefts,  false  witness,  blasphemies;  these  are  the  things 
which  defile  a  man;  but  to  eat  with  unwashen  hands  defileth  not  a  man. — 
Matthew  13:  11-20. 


the;  gospel.  295 

19. 

Thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my  church;  and  the  gates 
of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it.  And  I  will  give  unto  thee  the  keys  of  the 
kingdom  of  heaven;  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind  on  earth  shall  be  bound 
in  heaven;  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth  shall  be  loosed  in 
heaven. — Matthew  j6:  iS,  ig. 

20. 

If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his 
cross,  and  follow  me.  For  whosoever  will  save  his  life  shall  lose  it;  and 
whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my  sake  shall  find  it. — Matthew  16:  24^  2^. 

21. 

E^xcept  ye  be  converted,  and  become  as  little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Whosoever  therefore  shall  humble  himself  as 
this  little  child,  the  same  is  greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And 
whoso  shall  receive  one  such  little  child  in  my  name  receiveth  me.  But 
whoso  shall  offend  one  of  these  little  ones  which  believe  in  me,  it  were  better 
for  him  that  a  millstone  were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  that  he  were 
drowned  in  the  depth  of  the  sea. — Matthew  iS:  3-6. 

22. 

If  two  of  you  shall  agree  in  my  name  on  earth  as  touching  any  thing  that 
they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done  for  them  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  my  name,  there  am  I  in  the 
midst  of  '(h^va..—  Matthew  18:  ig,  20. 

23. 

And  behold,  one  came  and  said  unto  Him,  Good  Master,  what  good  thing 
shall  I  do,  that  I  may  have  eternal  life?  And  He  said  unto  him,  Why  callest 
thou  me  good?  there  is  none  good  but  the  one  God;  but  if  thou  wilt  enter 
into  life,  keep  the  commandments.  He  saith  unto  Him,  Which?  Jesus  saith, 
Thou  shalt  do  no  murder,  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.  Thou  shalt  not 
steal,  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Honor  thy  father  and  mother;  and, 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  The  young  man  saith  unto  Him, 
All  these  things  have  I  kept  from  my  youth  up;  what  lack  I  yet  ?  Jesus  said 
unto  him.  If  thou  wilt  be  perfect,  go  and  sell  what  thou  hast,  and  give  to  the 
poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in  heaven;  and  come  and  follow  me. — 
Matthew  ig:  16-21. 

24. 

Verily  I  say  unto  you,  If  ye  have  faith,  and  doubt  not,  ye  shall  not  only 
do  this  which  is  done  to  the  fig  tree,  but  also  if  ye  shall  say  to  this  mountain, 
Be  thou  removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into  the  sea;  it  shall  be  done.  And  all 
things,  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  prayer  believing,  ye  shall  receive. — 
Matthew  21:  21,  22. 


296  thh:  gospel. 

25. 

Be  not  ye  called  Rabbi;  for  one  is  your  Master,  even  Christ;  and  all  ye 
are  brethren.  And  call  no  man  yovu*  father  upon  the  earth;  for  one  is  your 
Father,  which  is  in  heaven.  Neither  be  ye  called  masters;  for  one  is  your 
Master,  even  Christ.  But  he  that  is  greatest  among  you  shall  be  your  servant. 
And  whosoever  shall  exalt  himself  shall  be  humbled;  and  he  that  shall  hum- 
ble himself  shall  be  exalted.— il/a/'MfZf/  23:  8  12. 

26. 

Immediately  after  the  tribulation  of  those  days  shall  the  sun  be  darkened, 
and  the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light,  and  the  stars  shall  fall  from  heaven, 
and  the  powers  of  the  heavens  shall  be  shaken;  and  then  shall  appear  the 
sign  of  the  Son  of  Man  in  heaven;  and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of  the  earth 
mourn;  and  they  shall  see  the  Son  of  Man  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven 
with  power  and  great  glory.  And  He  shall  send  His  angels  with  a  great 
sound  of  a  trumpet,  and  they  shall  gather  together  His  elect  from  the  four 
winds,  from  one  end  of  heaven  to  the  other. — Mattheiv  24:  2^-j/. 

27. 

Is  a  candle  brought  to  be  put  under  a  bushel,  or  under  a  bed?  and  not 
to  be  set  on  a  candlestick  ?  For  there  is  nothing  hid,  which  shall  not  be  man- 
ifested; neither  was  anything  kept  secret,  but  that  it  should  come  abroad. 
If  any  man  have  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. — Mark  4:  2/-2J. 

28. 

Whosoever  shall  be  ashamed  of  me  and  of  my  w^ords,  in  this  adulterous 
and  sinful  generation,  of  him  also  shall  the  Son  of  Man  be  ashamed,  when 
He  Cometh  in  the  glory  of  His  Father,  with  the  holy  angels. — Mark  8:  jS. 

29. 

When  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if  ye  have  aught  against  anj^;  that  your 
Father  also  which  is  in  heaven  may  forgive  you  your  trespasses.  But  if  ye 
do  not  forgive,  neither  will  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  forgive  your 
trespasses. — Mark  11:  2§,  26. 

30. 

And  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Ivord  came  upon  them,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
shone  round  about  them;  and  they  were  sore  afraid.  And  the  angel  said  unto 
them.  Fear  not;  for,  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which 
shall  be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  David  a 
Savior,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord.  And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  you;  Ye  shall 
find  the  babe  wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes,  lying  in  a  manger.  And  sud- 
denly there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of  the  heavenly  host  praising  God, 
and  saying.  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  toward 
men. — Luke  2:  g-14. 


THE   GOSPEIv.  297 

31. 

Let  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and  your  lights  burning;  and  ye  your- 
selves like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their  L/ord,  when  He  will  return  from  the 
wedding;  that,  when  He  cometh  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  unto  Him  im- 
mediately. Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  L/ord  when  He  cometh 
shall  find  watching;  verily  I  say  unto  you,  that  He  shall  gird  Himself,  and 
make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat,  and  wdll  come  forth  and  serve  them. — Luke 

12: 35-37- 

32, 

In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with  God,  and  the 

Word  was  God.     The  same  was  in  the  beginning  with  God,     All  things  were 

made  by  Him;  and  without  Him  was  not  anything  made  that  was  made.     In 

Him  was  life;  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men.     And  the  light  shineth  in 

darkness;  and  the  darkness  comprehended  it  not.     That  was  the  true  light, 

which  light eth  every  man  that  cometh  into  the  world.     He  was  in  the  world, 

and  the  world  was  made  by  Him,  and  the  world  knew  Him  not.     He  came 

unto  His  own,  and  His  own  received  Him  not.    But  as  many  as  received  Him, 

to  them  gave  He  power  to  becoine  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe 

on  His  name;  which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor 

of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.     And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt 

among  us,  and  we  beheld  His  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the 

Father,  full  of  grace  and  truth, ^/c-^«  /.•  1-14. 

33. 

Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh;  and  that 
which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee.  Ye 
must  be  born  again.  The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest 
the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth; 
so  is  every  one  that  is  Ijorn  of  the  Spirit.— /t'^^^  J-'  S^^- 

34. 

As  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so  must  the  Son 
of  man  be  lifted  up;  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but 
have  eternal  life.  For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
everlasting  life.  For  God  sent  not  His  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn  the 
world;  but  that  the  world  through  Him  might  be  saved.— /c*//;/  3:  14-17. 

35. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The  hour  is  coming,  and  now  is,  when  the 
dead  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God;  and  they  that  hear  shall  live. 
Marvel  not  at  this;  for  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the  which  all  that  are  in  the 
graves  shall  hear  His  voice,  and  shall  come  forth;  they  that  have  done  good, 
unto  the  resurrection  of  life;  and  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resur- 
rection of  damnation.— yi?/;;/  3:  23-29. 


298  the;  gospel. 

36. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  believeth  on  me  hath  everlasting 
life.  I  am  that  -bread  of  life.  Your  fathers  did  eat  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
and  are  dead.  This  is  the  bread  which  cometh  down  from  heaven,  that  a 
man  may  eat  thereof,  and  not  die,  I  am  the  living  bread  which  came  down 
from  heaven;  if  any  man  eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  forever;  and  the 
bread  that  I  will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I  will  give  for  the  life  of  the 
world.— /<?//«  6:  47-51. 

37, 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Except  ye  eat  the  flesh  of  the  Son  of  man, 
and  drink  His  blood,  ye  have  no  life  in  you.  Whoso  eateth  my  flesh,  and 
drinketh  my  blood,  hath  eternal  life;  and  I  will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  daj'. 
For  my  flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed.  He  that  eateth 
my  flesh    and  drinketh  my  blood,  dwelleth  in  me,  and  I  in  him.— John  6: 

38. 

My  doctrine  is  not  mine,  but  His  that  sent  me.  If  any  man  will  do  His 
will,  he  shall  know  of  the  doctrine,  whether  it  be  of  God,  or  whether  I  speak 
of  m^'self.  He  that  speaketh  of  himself  seeketh  his  own  glory;  but  He  that 
seeketh  His  glory  that  sent  Him,  the  same  is  true,  and  no  injustice  is  in  Him. 
—John  7;  j6-iS. 

39. 

If  ye  abide  in  my  Word,  then  are  ye  my  disciples  indeed;  and  ye  shall 
know  the  truth,  and  the  truth  shall  make  you  free.  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  you,  Whosoever  committeth  sin  is  the  servant  of  sin.  And  the  servant 
abideth  not  in  the  house  forever;  but  the  Son  abideth  ever.  If  the  Son 
therefore  shall  make  you  free,  ye  shall  be  free  {ndeed.—John  S:  31-36. 

40. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the  door  of  the  sheep.  All  that  ever 
came  before  me  are  thieves  and  robbers;  but  the  sheep  did  not  hear  them. 
I  am  the  door;  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in 
and  out,  and  find  pasture. ^^<9/r«  10:  7-9. 

41. 

My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I  know  them,  and  they  follow  me;  and  I 
give  unto  them  eternal  life;  and  the}^  shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any 
man  pluck  them  out  of  my  hand.  My  Father  which  gave  them  me,  is  greater 
than  all;  and  no  man  is  able  to  pluck  them  out  of  my  Father's  hand.  I  and 
my  Father  are  one. ^Joh^i  10:  27-30. 

42. 

Ye  call  me  Master  and  Lord;  and  ye  say  well;  for  so  I  am.  If  I  then, 
your  Ivord  and  Master,  have  washed  30ur  feet;  ye  also  ought  to  wash  one 


THE   GOSPEL. 


299 


another's  feet.  For  I  have  given  you  an  example,  that  ye  should  do  as  I 
have  done  to  you.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  The  servant  is  not  greater 
than  his  lord;  neither  he  that  is  sent  greater  than  he  that  sent  him.  If  ye 
know  these  things,  happy  are  ye  if  ye  do  them.— y<?-^«  /j.-  13-17. 

43. 

Now  is  the  Son  of  man  glorified,  and  God  is  glorified  in  Him.  If  God 
be  glorified  in  Him,  God  shall  also  glorify  Him  in  Himself,  and  shall  straight- 
way glorify  Him,  L/ittle  children,  yet  a  little  while  I  am  with  you.  Ye 
shall  seek  me;  and  as  I  said  unto  the  Jews,  Whither  I  go,  ye  cannot  come;  so 
now  I  say  to  you.  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye  love  one 
another;  as  I  have  loved  you,  that  ye  also  love  one  another.  B3'  this  shall 
all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disciples,  if  ye  have  love  one  to  another. -^(9A« 
J 3'  31-35- 

44. 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled;  ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me. 
In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions;  if  it  were  not  so,  I  would  have 
told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you.  And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place 
for  you,  I  will  come  again,  and  receive  you  unto  myself;  that  where  I  am, 
there  ye  may  be  also.  And  whither  I  go  ye  know,  and  the  way  ye  know.  I 
am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life;  no  man  cometh  unto  the  Father,  but  by 
me.  If  ye  had  known  me,  ye  should  have  known  my  Father  also;  and  from 
henceforth  ye  know  Him,  and  have  seen  Him.  He  that  hath  seen  me  hath 
seen  the  Father.— yt'^w  14:  i-g. 

45. 

If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments.  And  I  will  pray  the  Father, 
and  He  shall  give  you  another  Comforter,  that  He  may  abide  with  you  for  ever; 
even  the  Spirit  of  truth;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive,  because  it  seeth  Him 
not,  neither  knoweth  Him;  but  ye  know  Him;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and 
shall  be  in  you.  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless;  I  will  come  to  you.— John 
14:  15-1S. 

46. 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that  loveth 
me;  and  he  that  loveth  me  shall  be  loved  of  my  Father,  and  I  will  love  him, 
and  will  manifest  myself  to  \i\va.—John  14:  21. 

47. 

Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself,  ex- 
cept it  abide  in  the  vine;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide  in  me.  I  am  the 
vine,  ye  are  the  branches.  He  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him,  the  same 
bringeth  forth  much  fruit;  for  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing.  If  a  man 
abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a  branch,  and  is  withered;  and  men  gather 
them,  and  cast  them  into  the  fire,  and  they  are  burned.     If  ye  abide  in  me. 


300 


THE   GOSPEIv. 


and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done 

unto  you .  —Joh n  15:  4  7 . 

48. 
Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much  fruit;  so  shall  ye  be  my 
disciples.  As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  3'ou;  continue  ye  in 
my  love.  If  ye  keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love;  even  as 
I  have  kept  my  Father's  commandments,  and  abide  in  His  love.  These 
things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  my  joy  might  remain  in  you,  and  that 
your  joy  might  be  iviW.—John  i§:  8-11. 

49. 

This  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another,  as  I  have  loved  you. 
Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  lay  down  his  life  for  his 
friends.  Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you.  Hence- 
forth I  call  you  not  servants;  for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his  lord 
doeth;  but  I  have  called  you  friends;  for  all  things  that  I  have  heard  of  my 
Father  I  have  made  known  unto  you.  These  things  I  command  you,  that  ye 
love  one  another.  —John  i§:  12-ij . 

50. 

Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  Him  w^ho  is,  and  who  was,  and  w^ho 
is  to  come;  and  from  the  seven  Spirits  which  are  before  His  throne;  and 
from  Jesus  Christ,  w^ho  is  the  faithful  witness,  the  firstbegotten  of  the  dead, 
and  the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the  earth.  Unto  Him  that  loved  us,  and 
washed  us  from  our  sins  in  His  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and 
priests  unto  God  and  His  Father;  to  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. — Revelation  i:  4-6. 

51. 

Behold,  He  cometh  with  clouds;  and  every  eye  shall  see  Him,  and  they 
a4so  which  pierced  Him;  and  all  kindreds  of  the  earth  shall  wail  because  of 
Him.  Even  so.  Amen.  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the 
End,  saith  the  lyord,  who  is,  and  who  was,  and  who  is  to  come,  the  Almighty. 
— Revelation  i:  7,  8. 

52. 

These  are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed 
their  robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Therefore  are 
they  before  the  throne  of  God,  and  serve  Him  day  and  night  in  His  temple; 
and  He  that  sitteth  on  the  throne  shall  dwell  among  them.  They  shall 
hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more;  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on 
them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  I^amb  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  shall 
feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  w^ater;  and  God 
shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.— Revelation  j:  14-17. 

53. 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of  many  waters,  and  as  the 
voice  of  a  great  thunder;  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  harpers  harping  with  their 
harps;  and  thev  sung  as  it  were  a  new  song  before  the  throne,  and  before  the 


THE    GOSPEL.  30I 

four  beasts,  and  the  elders;  and  no  man  could  learn  that  song  but  the  hundred 
and  forty  and  four  thousand,  which  were  redeenied  from  the  earth.  These 
are  they  which  were  not  defiled  with  women;  for  they  are  virgins.  These 
are  they  which  follow  the  Ivamb  whithersoever  He  goeth.  These  were  re- 
deemed from  among  men,  being  the  first  fruits  unto  God  and  to  the  Ivamb. 
And  in  their  mouth  was  found  no  guile;  for  they  are  without  fault  before  the 
throne  of  God. — Revelation  14:  2-^. 

54. 

And  I  heard  as  it  were  the  voice  of  a  great  multitude,  and  as  the  voice  of 
many  waters,  and  as  the  voice  of  mighty  thunderings,  saving,  Alleluia;  for 
the  Ivord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth.  Ivet  us  be  glad  and  rejoice,  and  give 
glory  to  Him;  for  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb  is  come,  and  His  wife  hath  made 
herself  ready.  And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should  be  arrayed  in  fine 
linen,  clean  and  white;  for  the  fine  linen  is  the  righteousness  of  saints.  And 
He  saith  unto  me.  Write,  Blessed  are  they  which  are  called  unto  the  marriage 
supper  of  the  Ivamb.  And  He  saith  unto  me,  These  are  the  true  sayings  of 
Oo^.— Revelation  ig:  6-g. 

55. 

And  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth;  for  the  first  heaven  and  the 
first  earth  were  passed  away;  and  there  was  no  more  sea.  And  I,  John,  saw 
the  holy  city,  New  Jerusalem,  coming  down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared 
as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband.  And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven 
saying.  Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  He  will  dwell  with 
them,  and  they  shall  be  His  people,  and  God  Himself  shall  be  with  them, 
and  be  their  God.  And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes;  and 
there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall  there 
be  any  more  pain;  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. — Revelation  21: 14. 

56. 

And  I  saw  no  temple  therein;  for  the  Lord  God  Almighty  and  the  Lamb 
are  the  temple  of  it.  And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the 
moon,  to  shine  in  it;  for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the 
light  thereof.  And  the  nations  of  them  which  are  saved  shall  walk  in  the 
light  of  it;  and  the  kings  of  the  earth  do  bring  their  glory  and  honor  into  it. 
And  the  gates  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all  by  da^^;  for  there  shall  be  no  night 
there.  And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honor  of  the  nations  into  it.  And 
there  shall  in  no  vdse  enter  into  it  any  thing  that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever 
worketh  abomination,  or  maketh  a  lie;  but  they  which  are  written  in  th?: 
Lamb's  book  of  life. — Revelatio7i  21:  22-21. 

57. 
And  behold,  I  come  quickly;  and  my  reward  is  with  me,  to  give  every 
man  according  as  his  work  shall  be.  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning 
and  the  End,  the  First  and  the  Last.  Blessed  are  they  that  do  His  com- 
mandments, that  they  may  have  power  in  tlje  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in 
through  the  gates  into  the  city.— Revelation  22:  12-14. 


(Tbe  Boctrine. 


GENERAL  CONFESSIONS  OF  FAITH. 


I  believe  in  the  I/ord  Jesus  Christ,  the  almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the  world. 

I  believe  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  the  Word  of  God,  the  Fountain  of 
wisdom,  the  Source  of  life,  and  the  Way  to  heaven. 

I  believe  in  the  Second  Coming  of  the  Ivord,  in  the  Spiritual  Sense  of  the 
Word,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

I  believe  in  the  New  Angelic  Heaven,  in  the  New  Christian  Church,  in 
the  communion  of  angels  and  men,  in  repentance  from  sin,  in  the  life  ot 
charity,  in  the  resurrection  of  man,  in  the  judgment  after  death,  and  in  the 
life  everlasting. 

2. 

The  Ivord  Jesus  Christ  is  the  one  only  God,  in  whom  is  the  Divine  Trinity 
of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit;  who  came  into  the  world  to  subjugate  the 
hells  and  glorify  His  Human;  who  removed  hell  from  man  by  combats  against 
it  and  victories  over  it;  who  reduced  hell  into  order  and  under  obedience  to 
Himself;  who  united  the  Human,  which  He  assumed  in  the  world,  to  the 
Divine  in  Himself;  who  admitted  temptations  into  His  Human,  even  to  the 
last  of  them,  which  was  the  Passion  of  the  Cross.  Without  this  Divine  W^ork 
no  mortal  could  have  been  saved,  and  they  are  saved  who  live  well  and  believe 
in  Him. 

3. 

I  believe  in  the  one  only  living  and  true  God,  our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus 
Christ,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit;  who  as  God  incarnate  did  come  into 
the  world  and  take  upon  Himself  our  nature;  who  endured  temptation  even 
to  the  Passion  of  the  Cross,  and  overcame  the  hells;  who  glorified  His 
Human,  and  took  upon  Himself  all  power  in  heaven  and  on  earth.  Without 
Him  no  mortal  could  have  been  saved;  and  they  are  saved  who  believe  in  Him 
and  keep  the  commandments  of  His  Word. 

(302) 


GENERAL   CONFESSIONS.  3-^5 


There  is  one  God,  in  whom  is  the  Divine  Trinity  of  Father,  Son,  and 
Holy  Spirit;  and  this  one  God,  in  His  Divine  Human,  is  our  L/ord  and  Savior 
Jesus  Christ. 

The  Sacred  Scripture  is  the  Word  of  God  and  ^he  Divine  Truth  itself, 
Divinely  inspired  and  holy  in  ever^^  syllable;  and  by  it  there  is  consociation 
with  the  angels  and  conjunction  with  God. 

Saving  faith  is  to  believe  in  the  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  follow  Him  by 
keeping  the  commandments  of  His  Word. 

All  religion  has  relation  to  life,  and  the  life  of  religion  is  to  do  good; 
whoever  lives  well  is  saved,  and  whoever  lives  ill  is  condemned. 

The  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord  is  not  a  coming  in  Person,  but  in  His 
W^ord,  which  is  from  Him  and  is  Himself. 

The  Ivord  in  His  Second  Coming  reveals  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word, 
whereby  a  New  Church  is  to  be  established  on  earth,  which  is  the  New 
Jerusalem. 

The  New  Church  is  the  crown  of  all  the  churches  that  have  hitherto  been 
in  the  world. 

5. 

There  is  one  God,  in  whom  is  the  Divine  Trinity,  and  the  I^ord  Jesus 
Christ  is  that  God. 

Saving  faith  is  to  believe  in  Him. 

Evil  is  to  be  shunned  because  it  is  of  the  devil  and  from  the  devil. 

Good  is  to  be  done  because  it  is  of  God  and  from  God. 

And  it  is  to  be  done  by  man  as  from  himself;  but  he  is  to  believe  that  it 
is  from  the  I/ord  in  him  and  by  him. 

6. 

The  Ivord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ  is  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  the  God 
of  all  flesh,  the  God  of  the  vineyard  or  the  church,  the  God  of  faith,  the  Light 
itself,  the  Eternal  Life. 

The  Lord  is  the  Word,  which  in  the  beginning  was  with  God,  and  was 
God,  and  which  was  made  flesh  and  dwelt  among  us,  that  we  might  behold 
His  glory,  full  of  grace  and  truth. 

The  Lord  alone  is  Life,  and  men  and  angels  are  recipients  of  life  from 
Him,  and  they  are  so  far  recipients  as  they  live  the  life  of  religion,  which  is 
to  do  good. 

No  man  can  do  good,  which  is  good,  from  himself;  but  so  far  as  he  shuns 
evils  as  sins,  he  does  good,  not  from  himself,  but  from  the  Lord. 


304  THE    DOCTRINE. 

7. 

I  believe  in  the  Lord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  one  God  and  one 
Ivord  in  one  Divine  Person;  who  is  Jehovah  God  in  the  human  form,  the  God 
of  heaven  and  earth,  and  the  only  object  of  our  love  and  worship;  who  came 
into  the  world  to  glorify  His  Human  and  redeem  and  save  the  human  race; 
and  all  are  saved  who  l^elieve  in  Him  and  keep  His  commandments, 

8. 

Jehovah  God  came  into  the  world  to  reduce  into  order  all  things  in 
heaven,  all  things  in  hell,  and  all  things  in  the  church;  for  the  power  of  hell 
did  then  prevail  over  the  power  of  heaven,  and  on  earth  the  power  of  evil 
over  the  power  of  good,  and  a  total  damnation  stood  before  the  doors  and 
threatened.  This  impending  damnation  the  Lord  removed  by  means  of  His 
Human,  and  thus  He  redeemed  angels  and  men;  and  in  His  Human  He 
united  Divine  Wisdom  to  Divine  Love,  and  in  His  glorified  Human  He  re- 
turned into  His  Divine,  in  which  He  was  from  eternity. 

Thus  it  is  that  \\-ithout  the  coming  of  the  Lord  into  the  world  no  man 
could  have  been  saved. 

It  is  similar  at  this  day;  wherefore  without  the  Lord's  coming  again  into 
the  world  in  the  Divine  Truth,  which  is  the  Word,  no  man  can  be  saved. 

9. 

The  Lord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ  is  Love  itself  and  Mere}-  itself;  He 
has  all  wnsdom  and  all  knowledge,  and  is  everywhere  present.  He  alone  is 
Infinite  and  Eternal,  and  He  alone  has  power  to  save.  Conjunction  w*ith 
Him  is  eternal  life;  and  they  are  conjoined  with  Him  who  believe  in  Him 
and  keep  His  commandments. 

10. 

There  is  one  only  Lord  God,  the  Creator  of  the  universe,  the  Redeemer 
of  the  world,  and  the  Regenerator  of  men. 

There  is  one  only  Word  of  God,  the  Sacred  Scripture,  in  which  is  a 
spiritual  sense  now  revealed  by  the  Lord  out  of  heaven. 

There  is  one  only  sa\nng  faith,  which  is  with  those  who  acknowledge  the 
Lord  and  shun  evils  as  sins  against  Him. 

There  is  one  only  Father  in  heaven,  the  Lord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ; 
md  one  only  church  on  earth,  the  New  Church,  w^hich  is  the  New  Jerusalem. 

11. 

The  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  His  glorified  Human  is  the  true  and  living  God, 
who  is,  and  w^ho  was,  and  w^ho  is  to  come,  the  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Begin- 
ning and  the  End,  the  First  and  the  Last,  the  Almighty;  who  is  from  eternity 
^o  eternity,  and  who  is  Infinity  and  Eternity  itself;  who  is  Love  itself,  and 


GENERAL   CONFESSIONS.  305 

Wisdom  itself,  and  Ivife  itself;  who  created  all  things  from  His  Divine  lyove 
by  His  Divine  Wisdom;  and  who  forms  an  angelic  heaven,  where  all  may  be 
conjoined  with  Him,  who  believe  in  Him  and  keep  the  precepts  of  life  com- 
manded in  His  Word. 

12. 

The  Lord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ  came  into  the  world  to  deliver  men  on 
earth  and  angels  in  heaven  from  the  assault  and  violence  of  hell,  and  thus 
from  a  total  damnation  which  threatened  the  whole  human  race;  this  He  ac- 
complished by  combats  against  hell  and  by  victories  over  it,  reducing  it  into 
order  and  bringing  it  under  obedience  to  Himself.  By  this  deliverance  from 
universal  damnation,  by  His  combats  against  hell  and  victories  over  it,  by 
the  ordering  of  the  heavens,  and  by  the  establishment  of  a  New  Church  on 
earth,  the  Ivord  took  unto  Himself  the  power  of  saving  all  who  believe  in 
Him  and  keep  His  commandments. 


13. 

The  Lord,  by  His  coming,  acquired  to  Himself  Divine  Power  over  heaven, 
over  hell,  and  over  the  world;  and  by  the  Divine  Power  so  acquired.  He  holds 
hell  under  subjection  to  eternity,  preserves  the  order  and  integrity  of  the 
heavens,  conjoins  Himself  with  the  human  race,  and  saves  every  man  who 
believes  in  Him  and  keeps  His  commandments. 

14. 

The  Lord  came  into  the  world  to  save  the  human  race,  without  which  all 
men  would  have  perished  in  eternal  death;  and  He  saved  them  by  subjugating 
the  hells,  which  infested  every  man  coming  into  the  world  and  going  out  of 
the  world;  and  at  the  same  time  by  glorifying  His  Human,  whereby  He  is 
able  to  keep  the  hells  under  subjection  to  eternity. 

The  subjugation  of  the  hells  b}'  the  Lord,  and  the  glorification  of  His 
Human,  was  effected  by  temptations  admitted  into  His  Human,  and  by  con- 
tinual victories  then;  His  passion  on  the  cross  was  the  last  temptation  and 
full  victory. 

Unless  the  Lord  had  come  into  the  world,  and  been  made  man,  and  in 
this  manner  had  liberated  from  hell  all  those  who  believe  in  Him  and  love 
Him,  no  mortal  could  have  been  saved. 

This  is  what  is  meant,  when  it  is  said  that  without  the  Lord  there  is  no 
salvation. 


GENERAI.  DOCTRINE. 


I. 

ADVENT  OF  THE  LORD. 

1. 


The  Ivord  came  into  the  world  in  the  fulness  of  time,  when  He  was  no 
longer  known  by  the  Jews,  and  when  there  was  not  anything  of  the  Church 
remaining;  and  unless  He  had  then  come  into  the  world,  and  revealed  Him- 
self, all  mankind  would  have  perished  in  eternal  death. 

The  Lord  came  into  the  world  that  He  might  accomplish  the  Last  Judg- 
ment, and  thereby  subjugate  the  hells,  which  then  dominated  the  human 
race;  this  was  done  by  temptations  admitted  into  His  Human,  and  by  contin- 
ual victories  over  the  hells  then  assaulting  Him;  and  unless  the  hells  had 
been  thus  subjugated,  no  man  could  have  been  saved. 

The  Lord  came  into  the  world  to  glorify  His  Human,  or  unite  it  to  the 
Divine  which  was  in  Him  from  conception. 

The  Lord  came  into  the  world  to  institute  a  New  Church,  which  should 
acknowledge  Him  as  the  Redeemer  and  Savior,  and  be  redeemed  and  saved 
by  love  and  faith  in  Him. 

The  Lord  came  into  the  world  to  bring  heaven  into  order  and  make  it 
one  with  the  Church  on  earth. 

The  Passion  of  the  Cross  was  the  last  temptation  by  which  the  Lord  fully 
conquered  the  hells  and  fully  glorified  His  Human. 

2. 

The  human  race  on  this  earth  would  have  perished  if  the  Lord  had  not 
come  into  the  world  and  subjugated  the  hells,  and  at  the  same  time  glorified 
the  Human  which  He  then  assumed. 

If  the  Most  Ancient  Church  had  remained  in  its  state  of  integrity,  there 
would  have  been  no  need  for  the  Lord  to  be  born  a  man;  but  as  soon  as  that 
Church  began  to  fail,  it  was  foreseen  by  the  Lord  that  the  celestial  would 
utterly  perish  from  the  earth;  therefore  a  prediction  was  at  once  made  con- 
cerning the  Advent  of  the  Lord  into  the  world,  which  was  at  the  same  time  a 
promise  that  He  would  come  and  take  upon  Himself  a  human  nature  and 

(306) 


ADVENT    OF   THE    LORD.  307 

unite  it  to  the  Divine,  and  through  this  union  conjoin  the  human  race  to 
Himself  b}-  the  faith  of  love  and  charity. 

Unless  the  whole  process  of  the  I^ord's  glorification  had  been  presented 
to  view  in  the  Word  before  the  angels  of  heaven,  it  would  have  been  necessary 
lor  the  Ivord  to  come  into  the  world  immediately  after  the  fall  of  the  Most 
Ancient  Church;  and  moreover,  the  human  race  which  existed  at  that  time 
could  not  have  been  saved. 

The  Ivord  therefore  came  into  the  world,  and  put  on  the  human  state 
itself  with  all  its  infirmity,  in  order  that  by  temptation  combats  He  might 
subjugate  the  hells,  and  glorify  His  Human. 

Therefore,  unless  the  Ivord  had  come,  and  by  Redemption  and  the  Glori- 
fication of  His  Human  had  opened  the  interiors  of  the  Word  to  men,  all  com- 
munication with  heaven  by  the  Word  would  have  been  broken,  and  the  whole 
human  race  on  this  earth  would  have  perished. 


3. 

It  was  known  from  the  most  ancient  time  that  the  Lord  would  come  into 
the  w^orld  and  assume  a  Human  through  a  virgin  mother,  and  thus  put  on 
the  nature  of  man  with  all  its  hereditary  evil,  in  order  that  He  might  be 
tempted  as  to  the  Human,  and  by  temptation  subjugate  the  hells  and  glorify 
His  Human,  and  thus  save  the  human  race  which  had  removed  itself  so  far 
from  the  Supreme  Divine. 

The  whole  human  race,  and  the  Jewish  Church  especially,  had  at  length 
so  fallen  away  into  falsities  and  evils  that  every  rite  had  become  idolatrous,  and 
the  connection  between  mankind  and  heaven  was  altogether  broken  asunder; 
insomuch  that  all  men  must  have  perished,  because  there  was  no  church  as  a 
medium  of  connection  and  as  a  bond  of  union ;  therefore  the  Ivord  came  into 
the  world,  and  by  uniting  the  Human  Essence  to  the  Divine  in  Plimself, 
joined  heaven  with  earth,  and  at  the  same  time  established  a  New  Church 
which  was  called  the  Christian  Church,  whereby  men  might  be  associated 
with  the  angels  and  conjoined  with  the  Lord  through  the  faith  of  charity. 

The  secret,  therefore,  of  the  Lord's  coming  was  that  He  might  unite  in 
Himself  the  Divine  with  the  Human,  and  the  Human  with  the  Divine,  which 
could  not  have  been  effected  but  by  the  most  grievous  temptations  even  to  the 
Passion  of  the  Cross. 

By  the  union  so  effected,  salvation  was  extended  to  the  whole  human 
race,  in  which  there  was  no  longer  left  any  celestial  or  spiritual  good,  and 
not  even  any  natural  good. 

This  union  of  the  Divine  and  the  Human  in  the  Lord  is  what  saves  those 
who  believe  in  Him  and  live  according  to  His  commandments. 


3o8  THE   DOCTRINE. 

II. 

EVANGELIZATION. 
1. 

By  evangelization  is  meant  all  that  in  the  Word  which  treats  of  the  Lord, 
and  all  that  in  worship  which  represents  Him.  For  evangelization  is  the 
announcement  of  the  Lord,  of  His  advent,  and  of  the  things  which  are  from 
Him,  and  w^hich  belong  to  salvation  and  eternal  life. 

As  all  things  of  the  Word  in  its  inmost  sense  treat  of  the  Lord  alone,  and 
all  things  of  worship  represent  Him,  therefore  the  whole  Word  is  the  Evangel 
or  Gospel;  in  like  manner  all  worship,  which  is  performed  according  to  the 
things  commanded  in  the  Word;  and  as  priests  are  set  over  worship,  and  also 
teach,  therefore  by  their  ministry  is  signified  Worship  and  Evangelization. 

2. 

This  is  the  Gospel  which  the  Lord  commanded  to  be  preached  to  the 
w^hole  world: 

That  Jehovah  God  Himself  came  into  the  world  to  deliver  men  and 
angels  from  the  assault  and  violence  of  hell,  and  thus  from  damnation; 

That  He  effected  this  by  combats  against  hell,  and  by  victories  over  it; 
and  that  He  subjugated  hell,  reduced  it  to  order,  and  brought  it  under  sub- 
mission and  obedience; 

That  after  this  judgment  He  also  created,  that  is,  formed  a  New  Heaven, 
and  through  this  a  New  Church; 

That  by  these  things  Jehovah  God  put  Himself  in  the  power  of  saving  all 
who  believe  in  Him  and  do  His  commandments; 

That  thus  He  redeemed  all  in  the  universal  world  and  all  in  the  universal 
heaven; 

That  this  Gospel  is  for  those  who  repent,  but  not  for  those  who  from 
purpose  transgress  against  His  commandments. 

III. 

FAITH. 

1. 

Faith  is  the  internal  acknowledgment  of  truth,  and  is  not  given  w4th 
any  but  those  who  are  in  charity. 

The  Christian  Faith,  in  the  universal  idea,  is  this: 

The  Lord  from  eternity,  who  is  Jehovah,  came  into  the  w^orld  to  subju- 
gate the  hells,  and  glorify  His  Human;  and  without  this  no  mortal  could 
have  been  saved;  and  they  are  saved  who  believe  in  Him. 

Thus,  saving  faith  is  in  the  Lord  God  the  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  since  He 
is  the  visible  God  in  whom  is  the  invisible. 


REPENTANCE.  309 

Faith  in  the  sum  is,  that  he  who  Hves  well  and  believes  aright  is  saved 
by  the  I^ord. 

Man  receives  faith  by  going  to  the  Ivord,  learning  truths  from  the  Word, 
and  living  according  to  them. 

"  Faith  without  charity  is  not  faith,  and  charity  without  faith  is  not  charity, 
and  neither  lives  except  from  the  Lord. 

The  Ivord,  charity,  and  faith  make  one,  as  life,  will,  and  understanding 
in  man;  and  if  they  are  divided,  each  perishes  like  a  pearl  reduced  to  powder. 

Charity  and  faith  are  together  in  good  works. 

Charity  alone  does  not  produce  good  works,  still  less  faith  alone,  but 
charity  and  faith  together. 

There  is  thus  the  one  only  true  faith,  which  is  in  the  Ivord  God  the  Savior 
Jesus  Christ;  and  it  is  with  those  who  believe  Him  to  be  the  Son  of  God,  the 
God  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  one  with  the  F'ather. 

IV. 

REPENTANCE. 

1. 

No  man  can  be  regenerated  until  the  grievous  evils,  which  make  him 
detestable  before  God,  ^are  removed,  and  they  are  removed  by  Repentance. 

Repentance  therefore  is  the  first  thing  of  the  Church;  but  the  oral  con- 
fession alone  that  one  is  a  sinner  is  not  Repentance. 

Man  is  born  into  evils  of  every  kind,  and  unless  they  are  removed  by 
Repentance,  he  remains  in  them,  and  cannot  be  saved. 

The  knowledge  of  sin,  and  the  exploration  of  some  one  sin  in  one's  self, 
begins  Repentance. 

Actual  Repentance  itself  is  to  explore  one's  self,  to  know  and  acknow- 
ledge one's  sins,  to  make  supplication  to  the  Ivord,  and  to  begin  a  new  life. 

Man  must  explore  not  only  the  acts  of  his  life,  but  also  the  intentions  of 
his  will,  and  make  confession  before  the  Ivord  God  the  Savior;  for  He  alone 
is  God,  and  He  alone  has  power  to  save. 

The  evils  which  are  to  be  removed  by  Repentance  are  those  which  are 
forbidden  in  the  commandments  of  the  Decalogue. 

These  are  in  general,  murder,  enmity,  hatred,  and  revenge;  adultery, 
and  all  obscene  and  lascivious  thought;  theft  and  all  fraudulent  and  unlawful 
gain;  false  witness,  and  all  lying,  hypocrisy, and  deceit;  also  the  lust  of  pos- 
sessing the  goods  of  others,  and  the  lust  of  ruling  over  them. 

If  evil  deeds  are  shunned,  and  not  at  the  same  time  the  lust  of  them, 
they  are  still  committed  in  spirit. 

No  one  can  shun  evil  and  do  good  from  himself,  but  from  the  lyord  alone. 


3IO  THE   DOCTRINE. 

2. 

The  commandments  of  the  Decalogue  contain  all  things  which  are  of 
love  to  God,  and  of  love  tovv^ards  the  neighbor. 

So  far  as  the  evils  which  are  forbidden  in  the  Decalogue  are  removed  by 
Repentance,  heaven  draws  near  and  man  looks  to  good. 

So  far  as  any  one  does  not  worship  other  gods,  he  worships  the  true  God. 

So  far  as  an\'  one  does  not  take  the  name  of  God  in  vain,  he  loves  the 
things  which  are  from  God. 

So  far  as  any  one  does  not  commit  murder,  nor  act  from  hatred  and 
revenge,  he  wills  well  to  his  neighbor. 

So  far  as  any  one  does  not  commit  adultery,  he  wills  to  live  in  chastity 
with  his  wife. 

So  far  as  any  one  does  not  steal,  he  acquires  sincerity. 

So  far  as  any  one  does  not  bear  false  witness,  he  wills  to  think  and  speak 
truth. 

So  far  as  any  one  does  not  covet  the  things  which  belong  to  his  neighbor, 
he  wills  that  the  neighbor  should  have  his  own. 

Two  Canons  are  to  be  added  for  the  nse  of  the  New  Church: 

First,  that  no  one  can  shun  evils  as  sins,  and  do  the  goods  which  are 
good  before  God,  from  himself;  but  so  far  as  he  shuns  evils  as  sins,  he  does 
good,  not  from  himself,  but  from  theXord. 

Second,  that  man  ought  to  shun  evils  as  sins,  and  fight  against  them,  as 
of  himself;  and  if  he  shuns  them  from  any  other  reason  whatsoever,  than 
because  they  are  sins,  he  does  not  shun  them,  but  only  causes  them  not  to 
appear  before  the  world. 


All  religion  has  relation  to  life,  and  the  life  of  religion  is  to  do  good.  ' 

No  one  can  do  good  which  is  good  from  himself  ;  but  so  far  as  he  shuns 
evils  as  sins  he  does  good,  not  from  himself,  but  from  the  Lord. 

If  any  one  does  good  before  he  shuns  evils  as  sins,  his  good  is  not  good. 

So  far  as  any  one  shuns  evils  as  sins,  he  loves  truths,  receives  faith,  and 
is  spiritual. 

Murders  adulteries,  thefts,  false  witness,  of  every  kind,  with  the  lust  of 
them,  are  the  evils  which  are  to  be  shunned  as  sins. 

No  one  can  shun  evils  as  sins,  so  as  to  hold  them  inwardly  in  aversion, 
except  by  fighting  against  them;  but  he  must  fight  against  them  as  of  himself, 
knowing,  acknowledging,  and  believing,  that  it  is  from  the  Lord. 


REGENERATION.  3II 

V. 

REGENERATION. 
1. 

Man  must  be  born  again,  and  as  it  were  created  anew,  or  he  cannot  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

Man  is  born  into  evils  of  ever\'  kind,  and  yet  he  is  born  for  heaven;  but 
be  cannot  come  into  heaven,  unless  he  become  spiritual,  which  is  effected 
'solely  by  Regeneration. 

The  natural  man,  with  its  lusts,  must  be  subdued,  subjugated,  and  inverted, 
or  he  cannot  approach  a  single  step  toward  heaven. 

Regeneration,  or  the  new  birth,  is  effected  by  the  Lord  alone  throvigh 
charity  and  faith,  with  the  cooperation  of  man. 

The  Ivord  alone  acts,  and  man  suffers  himself  to  be  acted  upon,  and  co- 
operates in  all  appearance  as  of  himself,  although  inwardly  from  the  l/ord. 

The  I/ord  is  continually  in  the  act  of  regenerating  man,  because  He  is 
continually  in  the  act  of  saving  him;  and  no  one  can  be  saved  unless  he  be 
regenerated. 

The  Lord  has  redeemed  all,  therefore  all  can  be  regenerated,  every  one 
according  to  his  state. 

The  first  act  of  the  new  birth  is  called  Reformation,  which  is  of  the  under- 
standing; and  the  second  is  called  Regeneration,  which  is  of  the  will  and 
thence  of  the  understanding. 

Man  is  given  the  faculty  of  elevating  the  understanding  almost  into  the 
light  in  which  the  angels  of  heaven  are,  in  order  that  he  may  see  what  he 
ought  to  will  and  do,  and  bring  himself  under  obedience  to  it. 

The  internal  man  is  first  reformed,  and  by  it  the  external,  and  thus  is 
man  regenerated. 

The  regenerate  man  receives  a  new  will  and  a  new  understanding,  and  is 
consociated  with  the  angels  of  heaven,  and  conjoined  with  the  Lord. 


All  those  who  are  to  be  regenerated  must  undergo  spiritual  temptations, 
which  are  induced  by  evil  spirits  with  those  who  are  in  good;  for  when  these 
spirits  excite  the  evils  of  man,  the  anxiety  of  temptation  arises. 

There  are  with  every  man  both  evil  and  good  spirits;  the  evil  spirits 
excite  his  evils,  and  the  good  spirits  his  goods,  whence  arise  collision  and 
combat,  causing  interior  anxiety  and  temptation. 

Temptation  is  distress  of  mind  arising  from  those  things  which  assault 
the  loves;  with  the  celestial,  whatever  assaults  their  love  to  the  Lord;  with 
the  spiritual,  whatever  assaults  their  love  to  the  neighbor;  with  the  natural, 
whatever  assaults  their  love  of  self  and  the  world. 


312 


THE    DOCTRINE. 


Natural  temptations  take  place  when  a  man  suffers  as  to  his  body  or  the 
world,  from  disease,  misfortune,  persecution,  punishment,  and  the  like;  the 
anxieties  which  then  arise  are  what  are  meant  by  natural  temptations. 

The  anxiety  and  distress  of  spiritual  temptations  are  not  on  account  ot 
any  loss  of  natural  life,  but  of  faith  and  charity,  and  hence  of  salvation. 

Few  at  this  day  are  admitted  into  spiritual  temptations;  hence  they  are 
but  little  known;  for  there  is  scarcely  any  faith,  because  there  is  no  charity; 
and  the  church  is  at  its  end. 

In  all  spiritual  temptation  there  is  combat  or  resistance  to  that  which  as- 
saults the  love,  and  that  which  assaults  is  the  falsity  of  evil;  the  combat  is  by 
means  of  the  truth  of  faith  from  the  lyord . 

Man  is  not  admitted  into  combat  until  he  is  in  the  knowledges  of  truth 
and  good,  and  thence  has  obtained  some  spiritual  life;  wherefore  the  combats 
of  temptation  do  not  take  place  until  adult  age  is  reached. 

Temptations  are  not  caused  by  the  L/ord,  but  b}-  the  evil  in  man,  which 
evil  spirits  excite;  but  the  L/ord  permits  temptations  for  the  sake  of  the  end 
regarded,  which  is  the  removal  of  evil,  and  confirmation  in  good. 

In  all  temptation  there  is  doubt  concerning  the  end,  and  anxiety  even  to 
despair;  in  which  man  is  held  by  the  Lord,  until  there  is  complete  acknow- 
ledgment that  all  things  are  of  the  Lord's  mercy,  and  that  man  himself  is 
nothing  but  evil.  = ,  V  -t 

The  temptations  in  which  man  conquers  are  attended  with  this  effect, 
that  he  believes  others  to  be  more  worthy  than  himself,  and  that  he  himself  is 
rather  infernal  than  celestial. 

The  Lord  in  the  w^orld  glorified  His  Human,  or  made  it  Divine,  by  the 
combats  of  temptation;  in  like  manner  when  man  is  in  temptations  the  Lord 
fights  for  him,  and  overcomes  the  infernal  spirits  which  infest  him,  and 
glorifies  him  after  temptations,  or  renders  him  spiritual. 


Regeneration  cannot  be  effected  except  in  states  of  humiliation,  in  which 
man  acknowledges  that  in  himself  there  is  nothing  alive  and  nothing  good, 
but  that  everything  alive  and  everything  good  is  from  the  Lord. 

Humiliation  and  submission  are  the  essentials  of  all  worship,  and  worship 
without  them  is  not  worship,  but  merely  a  gesture,  in  which  there  is  nothing 
of  life;  for  life  from  the  Lord  inflows  only  into  the  humble  and  submissive 
heart. 

In  humiliation  man  is  in  the  annihilation  of  self,  yea,  in  self  aversion, 
thus  is  absent  from  himself,  and  is  then  in  a  state  of  receiving  life  from  the 
Lord;  for  nothing  of  the  love  of  self  or  of  the  world  then  opposes. 


HUMILIATION    OF   THE    LORD.  3T3 

No  one  can  ever  be  in  true  humiliation  unless  he  knows,  acknowledges, 
and  believes  that  all  good  is  from  the  Lord,  and  all  evil  from  himself;  for  he 
then  acknowledges  that  the  Lord  is  the  all  in  all  with  him,  and  himself  respec- 
tively as  nothing;  without  this  acknowledgment  man  attributes  merit  to  him- 
self, and  claims  to  himself  the  truth  and  good  which  are  from  the  Lord. 

When  man  is  in  humiliation,  and  in  confession  of  heart  that  he  is  nothing 
but  evil,  he  then  acknowledges  that  salvation  is  of  the  L/ord's  mercy,  that  of 
himself  he  is  in  hell,  and  cannot  be  drawn  out  thence  but  by  the  Lord  alone. 

The  more  man  is  in  this  acknowledgment,  so  much  the  more  is  he  in  hu- 
miliation, consequently  so  much  the  more  in  adoration  and  true  worship,  and 
so  much  the  more  in  love  and  charity;  and  in  that  degree  is  he  a  regenerate 
man,  as  to  his  spirit  in  heaven,  conjoined  with  the  Lord. 

VI. 

HUMILIATION  OF  THE  LORD. 

1. 

The  Lord  had  two  states  during  His  life  in  the  world,  the  state  of  His 
Humiliation,  and  the  state  of  His  Glorification. 

When  He  was  in  His  state  of  Humiliation,  He  was,  as  it  were,  separate 
from  the  Divine;  in  this  state  He  could  be  assaulted  by  the  hells,  and  repro- 
bated by  men;  in  this  state  He  could  be  tempted  and  suffer,  even  to  the 
Passion  of  the  Cross;  in  this  state  He  prayed  to  the  Father  as  to  another,  or 
as  to  one  absent  and  remote  from  Himself;  for  He  was  then  in  the  infirm 
Human  derived  from  the  mother. 

When  He  was  in  His  state  of  Glorification,  or  when  He  was  conjoined 
with  His  Divine  Good,  He  could  not  be  tempted  by  devils  in  hell,  nor  suffer 
from  men  in  the  world;  for  the  Divine  Good  cannot  be  approached,  still  less 
assaulted. 

It  was  of  Divine  Order  that  the  Lord  should  pass  through  His  state  of 
Humiliation;  for  no  otherwise  could  He  have  subjugated  the  hells,  no  other- 
wise could  He  have  brought  hell  into  order  and  under  obedience,  no  otherwise 
could  He  have  become  Justice  and  Redemption,  no  otherwise  could  He  have 
saved  the  human  race,  which  had  removed  itself  so  far  away  from  the  Su- 
preme Divine. 

2. 

The  Lord's  whole  life,  from  His  earliest  childhood  to  the  last  hour  of 
His  life  in  the  world,  was  a  continual  temptation  and  a  continual  victory. 

He  fought  from  His  own  power  against  all  the  hells,  which  encompassed 
Him,  and  wholly  conquered  and  subdued  them;  and  because  He  at  the  same 
time  glorified  His  Human,  He  holds  the  hells  under  subjection  to  eternity. 


314  THE    DOCTRINE. 

He  fully  conquered  the  hells  and  glorified  His  Human  by  the  last  temp- 
tation, when  on  the  cross  He  prayed  for  His  enemies,  thus  for  all  on  the  face 
of  the  whole  earth. 

The  L/ord,  in  His  temptation  combats,  because  He  fought  from  pure  love 
for  the  whole  human  race,  could  not  otherwise  than  conquer. 

He  never  fought  for  Himself,  nor  that  He  might  become  greatest  in 
heaven,  scarcely  with  any  view  of  being  least,  but  that  all  others  might  have 
some  station  there,  and  be  saved. 

Thus  the  Lord's  temptations  were  the  most  grievous  of  all;  for  the  violence 
of  the  temptation  is  according  to  the  intensity  of  the  love;  against  His  love 
all  the  hells  fought  wnth  the  most  malignant  cunning  and  venom;  but  still 
the  Ivord  overcame  them  all  by  His  own  power. 

Unless  this  had  been  done,  no  flesh  could  have  been  saved;  for  the  hells 
are  ever  with  man,  and  have  dominion  over  him  so  far  as  the  Lord  does  not 
remove  them;  but  He  so  far  removes  them  as  man  desists  from  evil. 

Hence  the  Lord  alone  regenerates  man,  by  driving  away  the  hells  from 
him,  and  implanting  heaven  in  their  place;  for  as  the  Lord  subjugated  the 
hells,  and  made  His  Human  Divine,  so  He  subjugates  them  with  man,  and 
makes  him  spiritual. 

vn. 

REDEMPTION. 

1. 

The  Lord  came  into  the  world  when  the  Chiu-ch  was  wholly  devastated, 
and  damnation  threatened  the  whole  human  race. 

To  remove  this  impending  damnation,  the  Lord  took  upon  Himself  a 
Human  with  its  hereditary  evils,  humbled  Himself  before  the  Father,  entered 
into  combats  with  the  hells,  suffered  temptations  even  to  despair,  and  endured 
the  Passion  of  the  Cross,  thereby  fully  subjugating  the  hells  and  glorif>nng 
His  Human,  uniting  it  with  the  Divine  in  which  HeVas  from  eternity. 

He  executed  Judgment,  He  effected  Redemption,  He  brought  salvation 
to  man,  He  established  a  New  Heaven  and  a  New  Church,  and  He  conjoins 
with  Himself  all  who  are  willing  to  believe  in  His  name  and  keep  the  com- 
mandments of  His  Word. 

2. 

There  are  two  things  for  which  the  Lord  came  into  the  world,  and  by 
which  He  saved  men  and  angels, — Redemption  and  the  Glorification  of  His 
Human. 

Redemption  was  the  subjugation  of  the  hells,  the  ordination  of  the 
heavens,  and  thereby  a  preparation  for  a  new  spiritual  church  on  the  earth. 


REDEMPTION.  315 

Without  Redemption  no  man  could  have  been  saved,  nor  could  the 
angels  have  subsisted  in  a  state  of  integrity. 

Redemption  was  a  work  purely  Divine,  and  could  not  have  been  ac- 
complished except  by  God  incarnate. 

God  not  incarnate  could  not  have  fought  against  the  hells,  and  conquered 
them;  God  not  incarnate  could  not  have  been  tempted,  and  still  less  suffer 
the  cross;  God  not  incarnate  could  not  have  been  seen  and  known,  could  not 
have  been  approached  and  worshipped,  and  could  not  have  conjoined  Him- 
self with  men,  and  men  with  Him. 

Faith  in  God  not  incarnate  is  not  possible,  because  it  is  faith  in  an 
invisible  God;  and  faith  in  an  invisible  God  is  no  faith;  for  what  is  invisible 
does  not  fall  into  any  idea  of  thought;  nor  can  there  be  any  conjunction  with 
an  invisible  God,  since  all  conjunction  is  by  the  thought  of  the  understanding 
and  at  the  same  time  by  the  affection  of  the  will. 

Redemption,  therefore,  could  not  have  been  effected  except  by  God 
incarnate,  and  salvation  could  not  otherwise  have  been  given. 

All  who  believe  in  God  incarnate,  and  who  at  the  same  time  live  the  life 
of  faith,  which  is  charity,  receive  eternal  life. 

God  incarnate  is  the  Ivord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

3. 

In  the  end  of  the  church,  which  was  the  fulness  of  time,  the  Ivord  came 
into  the  world  to  deliver  men  from  the  assault  and  violence  of  hell. 

The  Ivord  accomplished  this  deliverance  by  combats  against  hell,  and  by 
victories  over  it;  and  thus  He  subjugated  it,  reduced  it  into  order,  and 
brought  it  under  obedience  to  Himself. 

After  the  reduction  of  the  hells,  the  Lord  formed  a  New  Angelic  Heaven, 
and  a  New  Church  upon  the  earth;  and  thus  He  redeemed  all  in  the  world, 
and  all  in  heaven,  and  took  unto  Himself  the  power  of  saving  those  who 
believe  in  Him  and  keep  His  commandments. 


The  Last  Judgment  must  be  where  all  are  together,  thus  in  the  spiritual 
world,  and  not  upon  earth;  for  the  interiors  of  men  are  not  revealed  until 
after  death. 

The  Last  Judgment  takes  place  in  the  end  of  the  church,  when  there  is 
no  longer  any  faith  because  no  charity. 

The  Last  Judgment  has  been  accomplished;  the  evil  have  been  cast  into 
hell,  and  the  good  elevated  into  heaven;  and  a  New  Heaven  and  a  New 
Church  have  been  formed. 


3l6  •  THE    DOCTRINE. 

The  Last  Judgment  was  executed  upen  those  who  Hved  from  the  time  of 
the  Lord  to  the  present  day,  but  not  upon  those  who  lived  before;  for  a  Last 
Judgment  has  existed  twice  before  upon  this  earth. 

The  Last  Judgment  was  not  executed  upon  those  who  were  in  heaven, 
nor  upon  those  who  were  in  hell,  but  upon  those  who  were  in  the  midst 
between  heaven  and  hell,  and  there  had  made  to  themselves  imaginary 
heavens. 

The  Last  Judgment  takes  place  when  the  evil  are  multiplied  to  such  a 
degree  under  the  heavens  in  the  world  of  spirits,  that  the  angels  in  heaven 
cannot  subsist  in  the  state  of  their  love  and  wisdom ;  for  then  they  have  no 
support  and  foundation. 

The  Last  Judgment  takes  place  when  the  Lord  comes,  both  in  general 
and  in  particular;  in  general  when  He  comes  into  the  world,  and  in  partic- 
ular when  He  comes  to  each  man;  and  it  is  also  the  last  judgment  with  every 
man  when  he  dies;  for  he  then  passes  into  the  other  life,  and  is  judged  either 
to  heaven  or  to  heU. 

The  Last  Judgment  is  executed  by  the  Lord  alone,  who  then  appears  in 
His  Word,  and  manifests  Himself  as  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth. 


VIII. 

GLORIFICATION. 

1. 

The  Lord  from  eternity,  who  is  Jehovah,  came  into  the  world  to  subjugate 
the  hells  and  glorify  His  Human;  without  this  no  mortal  could  have  been 
saved,  but  all  would  have  perished  in  eternal  death. 

The  Human  which  the  Lord  took  upon  Himself  He  made  Divine  by 
means  of  temptation  combats,  the  last  of  which  was  the  Passion  of  the  Cross. 

^'       He  successively  put  off  the  Human  taken  from  the  mother,  and  put  on  a 
Human  from  the  Divine  which  was  in  Him,  which  is  the  Divine  Human. 

The  Lord,  therefore,  while  He  was  in  the  world,  had  two  states,  a  state 
of  Exinanition,  and  a  state  of  Glorification;  the  state  of  Exinanition  was  the 
state  of  His  Humiliation  before  the  Father;  the  state  of  Glorification  was 
the  state  of  His  union  with  the  Father. 

When  union  was  effected.  He  retvirned  into  the  Divine  in  which  He  was 
from  eternity,  together  with  and  in  His  Glorified  Human. 

Jehovah  God  thus  has  made  Himself  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  has 
exercised  Justice,  and  has  exalted  His  Omnipotence;  and  from  His  place  on 
high  above  the  heavens,  He  illumines  the  universe  with  the  light  of  His 
Wisdom,  and  inspires  the  universe  with  the  power  of  His  Love. 


CONJUNCTION    WITH    THE    HUMAN    RACE.  317 


Jehovah  God,  the  Creator  of  the  universe,  descended  into  the  world  to 
glorify  His  Human,  and  to  redeem  and  save  the  human  race. 

He  descended  as  the  Divine  Truth,  which  is  the  Word,  in  order  that  He 
might  overcome  the  hells,  establish  order  in  the  heavens,  and  institute  a  New 
Church  upon  the  earth. 

He  descended  and  assumed  the  Human  according  to  His  own  Divine 
Order,  which  is,  that  He  should  be  conceived,  carried  in  the  womb,  brought 
forth,  educated,  and  successively  learn  the  sciences,  and  by  them  be  intro- 
duced to  intelligence  and  wisdom,  and  finally  progress  to  complete  union 
with  the  Father. 

This  was  the  Glorification  of  the  Ivord,  or  the  Glorification  of  the  Human 
which  He  assumed  in  the  world;  and  the  glorified  Human  is  God  manifest 
and  present  w4th  the  angels  of  heaven  and  the  men  of  the  Church. 

By  His  Human  macV  Divine  He  holds  hell  in  subjection  to  eternity,  and 
man  in  a  state  that  he  may  be  saved. 


The  Ivord  in  His  glorified  Human  is  He  who  is,  who  was,  and  who  is  to 
come,  the  Almighty;  who  is  the  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  Beginning  and  the 
End,  the  First  and  the  I^ast;  who  lives  and  has  power  from  Himself,  and  who 
rules  all  things;  for  He  alone  is  eternal  and  infinite;  He  alone  is  Creator, 
Redeemer  and  Bavior;  and  from  Him  are  all  things  of  the  Church,  and  all 
things  of  heaven.  Hence  the  Lord  in  His  glorified  Human  is  to  be  loved 
and  worshipped,  because  He  alone  has  power  to  save. 


IX. 

CONJUNCTION  WITH  THE  HUMAN  RACE. 

1. 

Conjunction  of  the  Divine  with  the  human  race  was  effected  by  the 
Human  of  the  Lord  made  Divine,  and  this  conjunction  was  the  cause  of  the 
Lord's  coming  into  the  world. 

After  all  love  to  God  had  perished,  so  that  there  remained  no  longer  any 
will  of  good,  the  human  race  was  separated  from  the  Divine;  for  nothing 
conjoins  but  love,  and  when  there  is  no  love,  disjunction  takes  place,  and 
with  disjunction,  destruction  and  extirpation. 

Hence  the  Lord  came,  and  united  the  Human  to  the  Divine,  that  through 
this  union  He  might  conjoin  the  human  race  to  Himself  by  the  faith  of  love 
and  charit}';   for  there  is  no  conjunction  except  by  love. 


3i8  THE    DOCTRINE. 

It  pleased  the  Lord,  therefore,  to  descend  into  the  world,  that  He  might 
be  present  with  men,  and  they  with  Him,  and  that  by  presence  there  might 
be  conjunction,  and  by  conjunction  salvation  and  eternal  life. 

There  can  be  no  conjunction  with  an  invisible  God;  hence  God  became 
Man,  not  only  that  He  might  redeem  the  human  race,  but  that  He  might 
become  visible,  and  thus  make  conjunction  possible. 

All  conjunction  of  God  with  man  must  be  by  a  reciprocal  of  man  with 
God,  and  this  reciprocal  cannot  be  given  except  with  a  visible  God;  nor  can 
it  be  given  unless  man  be  purified  from  the  evil  loves  which  defile  the  image 
of  God  in  him. 

Thus  there  are  three  things  which  follow  in  order,  accommodation, 
application,  and  conjunction.  Accommodation  on  the  part  of  God  was  that 
He  became  Man;  application  on  the  part  of  God  is  perpetual,  so  far  as  man 
applies  himself  in  turn;  and  man  applies  himself  when  he  shuns  evils  as  sins 
against  God;  and  as  this  is  done,  conjunction  is  effected,  and  eternal  life  is 
given. 


By  the  Advent  of  the  Lord,  by  His  combats  with  the  hells,  and  their 
subjugation,  by  the  Redemption  then  effected,  by  the  ordering  of  the 
heavens,  by  His  Human  made  Divine,  and  the  operation  of  His  Holy  Spirit, 
the  Infinite  Divine  of  the  Lord  draws  near  and  conjoins  Himself  with  the 
human  race. 

This  was  the  end  and  this  the  cause  of  His  Advent;  for  this  He  was  made 
Man;  for  this  He  suffered  and  was  tempted;  for  this  He  fought  against  the 
hells,  and  endured  the  Passion  of  the  Cross,  bearing  the  iniquities  of  us  all; 
and  He  endured  this  in  order  that,  in  His  glorified  Human,  the  Divine  Love, 
by  the  Divine  Wisdom,  might  approach  and  be  present  with  men,  to  receive 
and  to  save  all  who  are  willing  to  believe  in  Him  by  keeping  His  command- 
ments. 

Therefore  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  the  church  confesses  from  joy  of 
heart,  that  the  Lord  alone  is  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  that  all  things 
done  in  heaven  and  all  things  done  in  the  church,  are  done  by  Him,  and  that 
His  Providence  ruleth  over  all. 

X. 

THE  LORD. 

1. 

There  is  one  God,  in  whom  is  a  Divine  Trinity  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Spirit;  and  this  one  God,  in  His  Divine  Human,  is  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Lord  made  His  Human  Divine  from  the  Divine  in  Hims»lf,  and  it 
was  thus  that  He  became  one  with  the  Father, 


THE   LORD.  319 

Jehovah  God  descended  as  to  the  Divine  Wisdom,  and  assumed  a  human 
in  the  virgin  Mar}-,  in  order  that  in  the  fuhiess  of  time  He  might  become  the 
Redeemer  and  Savior  of  the  human  race;  this  He  could  not  have  become 
except  by  the  Divine  Truth;  since  by  the  Divine  Truth,  from  the  beginning, 
all  things  were  made  which  were  made. 

The  Ivord  while  in  the  world  successively  exalted  the  Divine  Wisdom  and 
the  Divine  Love  in  Himself,  and  thus  took  upon  Himself  the  Divine  Life, 
which  is  Ivife  in  itself. 

The  Divine  from  eternity  and  the  Human  in  time,  united  as  soul  and 
body,  are  one  Person,  and  this  one  Person  is  Jehovah  the  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

Thus  the  Lord  is  the  one  only  God,  who  has  all  power  in  heaven  and  on 
earth  from  eternity  to  eternity. 

He  is  Jehovah  our  Justice,  Jehovah  of  Hosts,  the  Father  of  eternity,  the 
Prince  of  Peace. 

They  who  go  to  Him,  and  worship  Him  alone,  become  His  sons,  and  are 
called  the  sons  of  God. 


The  supreme  and  inmost  of  all  the  doctrines  of  the  Church,  and  their 
universal,  is  the  knowledge  and  acknowledgment  that  God  is  One. 

The  one  God  is  Esse  itself  and  Existere  itself;  Infinite,  Eternal,  Omnip- 
otent, Omniscient,  and  Omnipresent. 

The  one  God,  Jehovah,  created  the  universe,  from  Divine  Love  by  Divine 
Wisdom,  to  the  end  that  there  might  be  an  angelic  heaven  from  the  human 
race. 

The  one  God,  Jehovah,  the  Lord  from  eternity,  who  was  before  the 
world,  descended  into  the  world  in  the  fulness  of  time,  assumed  a  human  in 
the  virgin  Marj^  and  became  our  Redeemer  and  Savior. 

When  the  Lord  was  in  the  world,  the  infirm  human  which  He  assumed 
He  made  Divine  from  the  Divine  in  Himself,  putting  off  successively  all  that 
was  inherited  from  the  mother,  and  clothing  Himself  with  a  Divine  from  the 
Father. 

He  made  His  Human  Divine  Truth,  and  afterwards  Divine  Good,  thus 
one  with  Jehovah. 

The  Human  was  then  no  longer  a  form  recipient  of  Life,  but  was  Life 
itself. 

The  union  of  the  Divine  and  the  Human  in  the  Lord  is  called  Glorifica- 
tion, which  was  effected  by  acts  of  Redemption,  that  is,  by  continual  combats 
with  the  hells  and  by  continual  victories  over  them. 

Therefore  the  Lord  rose  from  the  sepulchre  with  His  whole  body;  and  as 
He  was  the  First,  so  also  He  became  the  Last,  the  only  Lord  God,  who 
reigneth  Omnipotent  forever. 


320 


THE   DOCTRINE. 


3. 

Jehovah  God,  the  Creator  of  the  universe,  descended  into  the  world  and 
assumed  a  Human  according  to  Divine  Order,  that  He  might  glorify  His 
Human  and  redeem  the  human  race. 

The  Human  which  He  assumed,  and  by  which  He  came  into  the  world, 
is  what  is  called  the  Son  of  God. 

The  I/ord  proceeded  according  to  Divine  Order  in  the  Glorification  of  His 
Human,  even  to  complete  union  with  the  Father;  and  thus  God  became  Man, 
and  Man  God,  in  one  Divine  Person,  in  whom  the  Divine  from  eternity,  and 
the  Human  in  time,  are  united  as  the  soul  and  body  in  man. 

In  the  Human  of  the  Lord  all  the  Divine  things  of  the  Father  are 
together;  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  His  glorified  Human  is  the  one  only 
God,  who  has  all  power  in  heaven  and  on  earth  from  eternity  to  eternity. 

XI. 

THE  WORD. 

1. 

The  Word  which  was  in  the  beginning  with  God,  and  was' God,  is  the 
Divine  Truth,  which  before  creation  was  in  Jehovah,  and  after  creation  from 
Jehovah;  and  finally  the  Word  is  the  Divine  Human,  which  Jehovah  assumed 
in  time;  for  the  W^ord  was  made  flesh  and  dwelt  among  us. 

The  Lord,  when  He  was  in  the  world,  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  Word,  by 
which  He  became  Divine  Truth,  or  the  W^ord,  even  in  ultimates. 

Therefore  the  Lord  is  in  the  Word,  and  the  Lord  is  the  Word;  and  the 
Lord  in  the  W^ord  conjoins  heaven  and  the  church  with  Himself. 

Since  the  Lord  is  the  Word,  heaven  also  is  the  Word;  for  heaven  is 
heaven  from  the  Lord,  and  the  Lord  by  the  Word  is  the  all  in  all  of  heaven. 

Hence  the  opening  of  the  Word  is  the  opening  of  heaven,  and  at  the 
same  time  the  manifestation  of  the  Lord,  who  is  in  heaven. 

The  Word  is  the  Divine  Truth  which  proceeds  from  the  Lord  as  a  Sun, 
and  that  which  proceeds  from  Him  is  His,  yea,  is  Himself;  and  therefore  the 
Divine  Truth,  from  which  the  angels  have  all  their  intelligence  and  wisdom, 
is  the  Lord  in  heaven  and  the  church.  .id    itr;fr; 

2. 

The  Word,  or  Sacred  Scripture,  is  the  Divine  Truth  itself,  in  which  is 
the  Divine  Life  and  the  Divine  Light. 

The  Lord  Himself  spoke  the  Word  through  Moses  and  the  Prophets; 
and  in  the  Gospels  He  spake  many  things  from  His  own  mouth,  and  the  rest 
from  the  Spirit  of  His  mouth,  which  is  the  Holy  Spirit. 

The  Word,  in  descending  from  the  Lord,  is  spiritual  in  heaven  with  the 
angels,  and  natural  in  the  world  with  men;  and  being  inwardly  spiritual, 
the  Word  conceals  within  itself  all  Divine  and  all  angelic  wisdom. 


THK   WORD. 


321 


The  spiritual  that  is  in  the  Word  with  the  angels  of  heaven  is  called  the 
spiritual  sense,  and  is  in  the  natural  sense  as  the  soul  is  in  the  body. 

Thus  the  spiritual  sense  is  in  all  and  every  part  of  the  Word,  and  it  is 
from  this  sense  that  the  Word  is  Divinely  inspired  and  holy  in  every  syllable. 

It  has  pleased  the  Ivord  now  to  reveal  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word, 
which  hitherto  has  been  unknown;  but  it  will  be  received  only  by  those  who 
acknowledge  the  Ivord  as  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  live  according  to 
His  precepts. 

Before  a  man  turns  himself  to  the  Lord,  and  acknowledges  Him,  he  can- 
not see  any  Divine  Truth  in  the  Word;  for  the  Ivord  is  the  Word,  and  appears 
in  the  Word  as  the  one  only  God,  Jesus  Christ  our  Ivord. 


The  Word  without  doctrine  is  not  imderstood;  hence,  in  order  that  a 
church  may  exist,  there  must  be  doctrine  from  the  Word;  but  doctrine  alone 
does  not  make  the  church,  but  a  life  according  to  doqtrine. 

Doctrine  is  to  be  drawn  from  the  sense  of  the  letter  of  the  Word,  and 
confirmed  by  it;  but  the  genuine  truth  of  doctrine  does  not  appear  except  to 
those  who  are  in  illustration  from  the  Lord. 

The  all  of  doctrine  in  the  Word,  and  from  the  Word,  is  from  the  Lord, 
and  concerning  the  Lord;  and  the  all  of  doctrine  in  the  Word,  and  from  the 
Word  in  respect  to  man,  is  to  worship  the  Lord  and  to  love  Him. 

Since  the  Lord  is  the  Word,  He  also  is  doctrine  from  the  Word  in  the 
chvu-ch;  hence  all  the  doctrine  of  the  church  must  be  from  the  Word;  and 
doctrine  from  any  other  source  than  from  the  Word  is  not  doctrine  in  which 
there  is  anything  of  the  church,  anything  of  heaven,  or  anything  of  the  Lord. 

Divine  Doctrine  is  Divine  Truth,  and  Divine  Truth  is  all  the  Word  of 
the  Lord,  in  its  supreme  sense,  in  its  internal  sense,  and  in  its  literal  sense. 

True  doctrine  itself  is  from  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word,  and  the  spir- 
itual sense  of  the  Word  is  the  same  as  the  doctrine  which  is  in  heaven. 

The  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word  is  disclosed  at  this  da}^  b}-  the  Lord 
because  the  doctrine  of  genuine  truth  is  now  revealed;  and  this  doctrine,  and 
no  other,  agrees  with  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word. 

They  w^ho  read  the  Word  without  doctrine  are  like  those  who  walk  in  the 
dark  without  a  lantern. 

Hence  the  conclusion  is  manifest,  that  without  doctrine  no  one  can 
understand  the  Word;  without  doctrine  from  the  Word  no  one  can  fight 
against  evils  and  falsities  and  disperse  them;  without  doctrine  from  the 
Word,  in  the  church  where  the  Word  is,  no  one  can  become  spiritual;  and 
doctrine  can  be  procured  from  no  other  source  than  from  the  Word,  and 
only  by  those  who  are  in  illustration  from  the  Lord. 


322 


THE   DOCTRINE. 


4. 

The  church  is  founded  on  doctrine;  for  doctrine  teaches  what  man  is  to 
believe,  and  how  he  is  to  live;  and  doctrine  must  be  drawn  from  no  other 
source  than  from  the  Word . 

Doctrine  teaches  man  how  to  think  concerning  God  and  from  God,  and 
how  to  live  from  God  and  wth  God. 

The  church  without  doctrine  is  no  more  a  church  than  a  man  is  a  man 
without  organs,  members  and  viscera. 

Still,  doctrine  does  not  make  the  church,  but  soundness  and  purity  of 
doctrine,  thus  the  understanding  of  the  Word. 

The  church  is  called  a  church  from  doctrine,  and  religion  is  called 
religion  from  a  life  according  to  doctrine;  but  where  there  is  doctrine  and 
not  life,  there  is  neither  church  nor  religion. 

There  is  one  only  doctrine,  which  is  the  doctrine  of  love  and  charity,  for 
all  things  of  faith  have  relation  to  love  and  charity. 

The  doctrine  of  love  and  charity,  which  is  the  doctrine  of  life,  is  the 
Divine  doctrine  itself;  this  was  the  doctrine  of  the  Ancient  Church;  and  it 
conjoined  all  churches,  and  out  of  many  made  one. 

Every  one  is  allotted  a  place  in  heaven  by  the  I^ord  according  to  the 
good  of  life,  and  not  according  to  the  truth  of  doctrine  separate  from  the  good 
of  life. 

All  the  doctrine  of  faith,  all  the  doctrine  of  love  and  charity,  and  all  the 
doctrine  of  life,  are  from  the  L,ord;  for  the  Lord  is  doctrine  itself,  because 
He  is  the  Word  itself. 

The  doctrine  of  the  New  Church  is  truth  continuous  from  the  Loid,  laid 
open  by  the  Word. 

5. 

The  Books  of  the  Word  are  all  those  which  have  an  internal  sense;  those 
which  have  not  this  are  not  the  Word. 

The  Books  of  the  Word,  in  the  Old  Testament,  are  the  five  Books  OF 
Moses,  the  Book  of  Joshua,  the  Book  of  Judges,  the  two  Books  of 
SamueIv,  the  two  Books  of  the  Kings,  the  Psaems  of  David,  and  the 
Prophets  Isaiah,  Jeremiah,  Lamentations,  Ezekiee,  Daniee,  Hosea, 
JoEE,  Amos,  Obadiah,  Jonah,  Micah,  Nahum,  Habakkuk,  Zephaniah, 
HaGGAI,  Zechariah,  Malachi;  and  in  the  New  Testament,  the  four 
Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  Luke  and  John;  and  the  Apocaeypse. 

XII. 

THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

1. 

The  Holy  Spirit  is  not  a  God  by  Himself,  but  is  the  Divine  Operation 
proceeding  from  the  one  only  God,  by  His  Human  assumed  in  the  world. 


THE  SECOND    COMING.  ;^^3 

The  Divine  Operation  which  is  called  the  Holy  Spirit  is  the  Divine 
Truth  proceeding  from  the  one  God,  in  whom  is  the  Divine  Trinity,  thus 
from  the  Ivord  God  the  Savior  Jesus  Christ, 

The  Divine  which  is  called  the  Hol}^  Spirit  passes  through  the  angelic 
heaven  into  the  world,  thus  by  angels  into  men,  and  hence  by  men  to  men; 
and  in  the  church  by  the  clergy  to  the  laity. 

The  Divine  which  proceeds  from  the  Ivord,  which  is  called  the  Holy 
Spirit,  in  its  proper  sense  is  the  Holy  Word,  and  the  Divine  Truth  therein. 

The  operation  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  or  the  Divine  Truth  proceeding  from 
the  Ivord,  is  instruction,  reformation,  and  regeneration,  and  hence  vivifi cation 
and  salvation. 

So  far  as  any  one  knows  and  acknowledges  the  Divine  Truth  which  pro- 
ceeds from  the  Lord,  and  which  operates  in  heaven  and  the  church,  he  knows 
and  acknowledges  God;  and  so  far  as  he  lives  according  to  this  Divine 
Truth,  he  cooperates  with  God,  and  is  in  the  lyord  and  the  I/ord  in  him. 

XHI. 

THE  SECOND  COMING. 

1. 

The  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord  takes  place,  and  a  New  Church  is 
established,  because  now  is  the  consummation  of  the  age,  or  the  last  time  of 
the  Christian  Church. 

The  Church  is  consummated  when  there  is  no  genuine  truth  left,  because 
no  genuine  good;  wherefore,  unless  the  Lord  had  come  again  and  established 
a  New  Church,  no  flesh  could  have  been  saved. 

The  last  time  of  the  Christian  Church  is  the  very  night  in  which  the 
former  churches  have  come  to  an  end. 

After  the  night  the  morning  follows,  and  the  morning  is  the  Coming  of 
the  Lord. 

This  Coming  of  the  Lord,  which  is  the  Second  Coming,  is  not  to  destroy 
the  visible  heaven  or  the  habitable  earth,  but  to  separate  the  evil  from  the 
good,  to  save  those  who  believe  in  Him,  to  form  a  New  Angelic  Heaven,  and 
a  New  Church  on  the  earth. 

The  Coming  of  the  Lord  in  the  clouds  of  heaven,  with  power  and  great 
glory,  is  not  a  coming  in  person,  but  in  His  Word,  which  is  from  Him  and  is 
Himself. 

In  His  Second  Coming  the  Lord  does  not  reveal  Himself  elsewhere  than 
in  His  Word,  nor  otherwise  than  by  its  internal  sense. 

This  revelation  is  from  the  Lord  alone,  and  will  be  received  by  those 
who  acknowledge  Him,  and  obey  His  precepts. 


324  THE   DOCTRINE. 

2. 

The  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord  was  effected  by  means  of  a  man,  His 
servant,  Kmanuel  Swedenborg,  before  whom  He  manifested  Himself  in  Person, 
and  whom  He  filled  with  His  Spirit,  to  teach  the  Doctrines  of  the  New  Church, 
through  the  Word,  from  Him. 

Having  opened  the  internal  sight  of  this  man,  the  Lord  introduced  him 
into  the  spiritual  world,  and  granted  him  to  behold  the  heavens  and  the  hells, 
to  converse  ^\^th  angels  and  spirits,  and  to  describe  the  things  heard  and  seen 
in  the  other  life. 

From  the  first  day  of  his  call  to  the  office  of  revelator,  he  did  not  receive 
anything  relating  to  the  Doctrine  of  the  New  Church  from  himself  or  from 
any  angel  or  spirit,  but  from  the  Lord  alone.  Being  filled  with  the  Spirit  of 
the  Lord,  Emanuel  Swedenborg  enjoyed  a  perfect  Divine  Inspiration,  sur- 
passing all  the  revelations  that  have  been  given  since  the  creation  of  the 
world.  The  works,  written  by  the  Lord  through  him,  are  truth  in  every 
complex,  and  Divine  throughout.  They  are  the  very  Word  of  the  Lord  in 
its  internal  sense,  accommodated  to  the  rational  understanding  of  men  in  the 
natural  world,  and  are  thus  the  Lord  Himself  revealed  in  Divine  Truth  to 
the  New  Church. 

3. 

The  works  which  contain  the  Doctrine  of  the  New  Church,  and  constitute 
the  Second  Coming  of  the  Lord,  are  now  to  be  enumerated. 

1.  The  Arcana  Ccei^estia  or  Heaveni^y  Mysteries  which  are  in 
THE  Word  of  the  Lord,  disclosed.  Being  the  revelation  of  the  internal 
sense  of  the  Books  of  Genesis  and  Exodus.     London  1749-1756. 

2.  The  Spiritual  Diary,  containing  the  record  of  Swedenborg' s  ex- 
periences in  the  spiritual  world  from  1748  to  1765. 

3.  On  Heaven  and  its  Wonders,  and  on  Held.  From  Things 
HEARD  AND  SEEN.     London  1758. 

4.  On  the  Earths  in  our  Solar  vSystem  and  in  the  Starry 
Heavens,  and  their  Inhabitants.     London  1758. 

5.  On  the  Last  Judgment  and  Babylon  destroyed,  showing 
that  all  the  things  predicted  in  the  apocalypse  at  this  day 
HAVE  BEEN  FULFILLED.     London  1758. 

6.  On  the  New  Jerusalem  and  its  Heavenly  Doctrine.     London 

1758. 

7.  On  the  White  Horse  described  in  the  Apocalypse,  and  on 
THE  Word  in  its  spiritual  or  internal  sense.     London  1758. 

8.  The  Apocalypse  Explained  according  to  the  spiritual 
SENSE.     Written  in  1759. 


THE   SECOND   COMING.  325 

9.     On  the  Athanasian  Creed.     Written  in  1760. 
Id).     On  the  Lord.     Written  in  1760. 

11.  Summaries  of  the  Internai,  Sense  of  the  Prophets  and  the 
PSAi^MS  OF  David.     Written  in  1761. 

12.  On    the    Sacred    Scripture,     or   the   Word   of   the>  IvOrd, 
FROM  experience.     Written  in  1762. 

13.  On  the  Precepts  of  the  Decai^ogue.     Written  in  1762. 

14.  On  the  IvAST  Judgment.     Written  in  1762. 

15.  On  the  Spirituai,  W0RI.D.     Written  in  1762. 

16.  On  the  Divine  L/OVE.     Written  in  1762. 

17.  On  the  Divine  Wisdom,     Written  in  1763. 

18.  The  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusai^em  concerning  the  Lord. 
Amsterdam  1763. 

19.  The    Doctrine    of    the    New    Jerusai^em    concerning    the 
Sacred  Scripture.     Amsterdam  1763. 

20.  The    Doctrine    of    Life    for    the    New    Jerusai^em.     Am- 
sterdam 1763. 

21.  The   Doctrine   of   the   New   Jerusai^em   concerning  Faith. 
Amsterdam  1763. 

22.  Continuation  concerning  the  Last   Judgment.      Amsterdam 
1763. 

23.  AngeIvIC    Wisdom    concerning    the    Divine    Love    and    the 
Divine  Wisdom.     Amsterdam  1763. 

24.  AngeIvIC     Wisdom      concerning     the     Divine      Providence. 
Amsterdam    1764. 

25.  The  Apocai^ypse  Reveai^ed.     Amsterdam  1766. 

26.  Conversations  with  Angei^s.     Written  in  1766. 

27.  Concerning  Charity.     Written  in  1766. 

28.  Five  Memorabi^e  Relations.     Written  in  1766. 

29.  On  Marriage.     Written  in  1766. 

30.  Indices  to  a  work  on  Conjugiai,  Love.     Written  in  1767. 

31.  The    DE1.1GHTS    OF  Wisdom   in   respect   to    Conjugiai.    Love, 

AFTER    WHICH     FOI^LOW    THE     PivEASURES     OF     INSANITY     IN     RESPECT    TO 

SCORTATORY  LovE.     Amsterdam  1768. 

32.  A  Brief  Exposition  of  the  Doctrine  of  the  New  Church. 
Amsterdam  1769. 


326  THE    DOCTRINE. 

33.  On  Justification  and  Good  Works.     Written  in  1769. 

34.  A  Sketch  of  the  Doctrine  of  the  New  Church.  Written 
in  1769. 

35.  The  Canons  of  the  New  Church;  or  the  Entire  TheoIvOGy 
OF  THE  New  Church.     Written  in  1769. 

36.  On  the  Intercourse  between  the  Soue  and  the  Body. 
Ivondon  1769. 

37.  Answer  to  a  I^etter  from  a  Friend.  Containing  Swedenborg's 
Autobiography.     Ivondon  1769. 

38.  On  the  Signification  of  the  Horse  and  the  Egyptian 
Hieroglyphics.     Written  in  1769. 

39.  Corroborating  Passages  of  the  Oed  and  New  Testaments. 
Written  in  1769. 

40.  Memorabilia  for  the  True  Christian  Religion.  Written 
in  1770. 

41.  An  Ecclesiastical  History  of  the  New  Church.  Written 
in  1770. 

42.  The  True  Christian  Religion,  containing  the  whole 
Theology  of  the  New  Church.     Amsterdam  1771. 

43.  Nine  Questions  concerning  the  Trinity.      Written  in  1771. 

44.  The  Coronis,  or  Appendix  to  the  True  Christian  Religion. 
Written  in  1771. 

45.  On  the  Consummation  of  the  Age,  the  Second  Advent  of 
THE  IvORD,  and  the  New  Church.  To  which  is  added  an  Invitation 
TO  THE  WHOLE  Christian  world  into  that  Church.     Written  in  1771. 

XIV. 

THE  NEW  CHURCH. 

1. 

The  Ivord  in  His  Second  Coming  reveals  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word, 
and  establishes  a  New  Church;  for  the  former  church  was  Christian  only  in 
name. 

There  is  first  a  subjugation  of  the  hells,  the  establishment  of  order  in  the 
heavens,  and  at  the  same  time  a  Last  Judgment  in  the  spiritual  world;  these 
together  constitute  the  Divine  work  of  Redemption. 

In  order  that  the  New  Church,  which  is  the  New  Jerusalem,  might  be 
instituted,  the  Ivord  began  a  new  Redemption,  and  executed  a  Last  Judgment, 
in  the  year  1757,  which  work  has  been  continued  since  that  time. 


THE    NEW    CHURCH.  327 

To  the  end  that  the  New  Church  might  be  established  in  the  spiritual 
world,  preparatory  to  its  establishment  in  the  natural  world,  the  Ivord,  on  the 
nineteenth  day  of  June  in  the  year  1770,  called  together  His  twelve  Apostles, 
who  had  followed  Him  in  the  world,  and  the  next  day  sent  them  forth 
into  the  whole  spiritual  world,  to  preach  the  Gospel  that  the  Lord  God  Jesus 
Christ  reigns,  whose  reign  shall  be  forever  and  ever. 


The  Lord  in  His  Second  Coming  forms  a  New  Heaven  of  those  who  have 
believed  in  Him,  and  institutes  a  New  Church  on  earth  of  those  who  believe 
in  Him;  for  these  two,  the  New  Heaven  and  the  New  Church,  are  the  ends 
of  His  Coming. 

It  is  of  Divine  Order  that  a  New  Heaven  should  be  formed  before  a  New 
Church  on  the  earth,  for  the  internal  is  formed  before  the  external,  and 
afterwards  the  external  by  the  internal. 

As  the  New  Heaven  increases,  so  the  New  Church  comes  down  from  that 
heaven;  but  this  cannot  be  done  in  a  moment,  but  only  as  the  falsities  of  the 
former  church  are  removed;  these  are  removed  gradually,  and  so  far  as  they 
are  removed  the  New  Church  is  instituted  with  men  in  the  world. 

Hence  it  is  of  the  Divine  Providence  of  the  Lord  that  the  New  Church 
at  first  should  be  with  a  few,  while  provision  is  made  for  its  gradual  increase 
among  many. 

This  New  Church  is  the  crown  of  all  the  churches  that  have  hitherto  been 
in  the  world;  it  will  endure  forever,  because  it  will  worship  one  visible  God, 
who  is  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

3. 

The  New  Christian  Church  will  not  be  established  as  the  former  by  mir- 
acles, but  by  the  manifestation  of  the  Lord  Himself,  by  intromission  into  the 
spiritual  world,  and  illustration  there  through  immediate  light  from  the  Lord, 
and  especially  by  the  opening  of  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word,  in  which 
the  Lord  is  in  His  Divine  Light. 

The  Lord  is  present  in  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word  v/ith  all  who 
approach  Him  in  the  light  of  that  sense,  and  with  such  the  New  Church  is 
established. 

In  this  New  Church  truly  Christian,  there  will  be  spiritual  peace,  glory, 
and  internal  blessedness  of  life,  because  there  will  be  true  faith  and  true 
charity. 

These  things  will  be  in  this  New  Church  because  of  conjunction  with  the 
Lord,  and  by  Him  with  God  the  Father. 

The  whole  Christian  world  is  invited  to  this  Church,  and  exhorted 
worthily  to  receive  the  Lord,  who  has  foretold  that  He  will  come  into  the 
world  for  this  Church  and  to  it. 


328  THE    DOCTRINE. 


There  is  a  chtirch  in  the  heavens  equally  as  on  earth,  and  they  make  one 
like  the  internal  and  the  external  with  man. 

The  church  on  earth  is  like  the  foundation  upon  which  a  house  rests,  or 
like  the  feet  upon  which  a  man  stands,  or  by  which  he  walks. 

The  church  in  heaven  and  on  earth  is  the  body  of  the  I^ord;  and  they 
who  are  in  it  are  in  the  I^ord  and  the  Lord  in  them. 

The  church  is  from  the  Word,  and  it  is  such  with  man  as  is  his  under- 
standing of  the  Word. 

The  Word  does  not  make  the  church,  but  the  understanding  of  it,  and 
the  church  is  such  as  is  the  understanding  of  the  Word  with  those  who  are  in 
the  church. 

The  church  which  is  a  church  from  the  Word  is  in  consociation  with 
heaven,  and  in  conjunction  with  the  lyord. 

A  man  who  is  in  faith  in  the  Lord,  and  in  charity  towards  the  neighbor, 
is  a  church  in  particular;  the  church  in  general  is  composed  of  those  who  are 
similar. 

Conjunction  with  heaven  cannot  be  given  unless  there  be  a  church 
somewhere  on  earth,  where  the  Word  is,  and  by  it  the  Lord  is  known. 

It  is  sufficient  that  there  be  a  church  where  the  Word  is,  even  though 
it  consists  of  a  few;  still,  by  it  the  Lord  is  present  everywhere  in  the  whole 
earth,  and  by  it  heaven  is  conjoined  with  the  human  race. 

The  church  is  not  a  church  without  doctrine,  but  the  church  itself  is 
where  doctrine  is  the  rule  of  life. 

The  church  is  with  those  w^ho  acknowledge  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  as  the 
God  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  who  live  in  obedience  to  the  commandments 
of  the  Decalogue. 

5. 

There  are  three  essentials  of  the  church,  the  acknowledgment  of  the 
Divinity  of  the  Lord,  the  acknowledgment  of  the  holiness  of  the  W'ord,  and 
the  life  which  is  called  charit}-. 

According  to  the  life  which  is  charity,  every  man  has  faith;  the  knowl- 
edge of  what  life  is,  man  has  from  the  W^ord;  and  reformation  and  salvation 
are  from  the  Lord. 

When  the  Lord,  the  Word,  and  the  life  of  charit}-,  become  the  essentials 
of  the  church,  intellectual  disagreement  does  not  separate,  but  only  gives 
variety,  as  light  varies  the  colors  in  beautiful  objects,  and  as  many  jewels 
make  the  beauty  of  a  king's  crown. 


UNITY    OF    GOD. 

XV. 

UNITY  OF  GOD. 

1. 

God  is  one  and  indivisible,  and  the  Divine  and  the  Human  are  one   and 
m  one  Person.  ' 

The  idea  of  one  God  in  His  Human  is  the  first  essential  of  all  religion 
and  sound  reason.  ^ 

The  Sacred  Scripture  teaches  that  there  is  one  God;  and  there  is  a  uni- 
versal influx  into  the  souls  of  men  that  there  is  a  God,  and  that  He  is  one. 

The  created  universe  is  the  work  of  one  God,  and  the  habitation  of  His 
I.ove  and  Wisdom;  and  hence  the  universe  coheres  as  one  from  first  to  last 
depending  on  the  one  God,  as  the  body  upon  the  soul. 

The  unity  of  God  is  inscribed  upon  the  life  of  heaven,  and  the  church 
exists  from  the  worship  of  one  God. 

They  who  do  not  believe  in  one  God  under  a  human  form,  believe  in  no 
God,  and  are  separated  from  heaven. 

Therefore  the  true  Christian  faith  is.  That  God  is  one  in  essence  and  in 
person,  and  the  Ivord  Jesus  Christ  is  that  God. 

2. 

There  is  a  Divine  Trinity  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit,  which  are  three 
essentials  of  one  God,  as  the  soul,  body,  and  operation,  are  one  in  man-  and 
because  these  three  are  one  essence,  they  make  one  God  in  one  Divine  Person. 

This  Trinity  did  not  exist  before  the  world  was  created,  but  after  crea- 
tion, when  God  became  incarnate,  and  then  in  the  I^ord  God  our  Savior 
Jesus  Christ. 

A  Trinity  of  Divine  Persons  from  eternity  is  no  other,  in  the  ideas  of 
thought,  than  a  Trinity  of  Gods,  and  cannot  be  abolished  by  the  oral  confession 
of  one  God. 

Such  a  Trinity  was  unknown  in  the  Apostolic  Church,  but  arose  in  the 
Nicene  Council,  and  has  come  forth  thence  and  perverted  the  whole  Christian 
Church. 

The  Trinity  of  one  God  is  in  the  one  Divine  Person  of  our  Ivord  Jesus 
Christ,  because  the  three  essentials  of  one  God  are  in  Plim;  and  thus  in  Him 
is  all  the  fulness  of  the  Godhead  bodily. 

Therefore  the  lyord  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ  is  to  be  worshipped,  because 
He  is  Jehovah  who  came  into  the  world,  and  wrought  Redemption,  without 
which  neither  man  nor  angel  could  have  been  saved. 


330  THK    DOCTRINE. 

XVI. 

CREATION. 
1. 

There  are  two  worlds,  the  spiritual  world  in  which  angels  and  spirits 
are,  and  the  natural  world  in  which  men  are;  and  there  are  two  suns,  a  spir- 
itual sun  for  the  spiritual  world,  and  a  natural  sun  for  the  natural  world. 

The  sun  of  the  spiritual  world  is  pure  love  from  Jehovah  God,  who  is  in 
the  midst  of  it;  from  that  sun  proceed  heat,  which  in  its  essence  is  love,  and 
light,  which  in  its  essence  is  wisdom. 

The  sun  of  the  natiiral  world  is  pure  fire;  and  therefore  the  heat  thence 
is  dead,  in  like  manner  the  light;  and  nature,  which  derives  its  origin  from 
that  sun,  also  is  dead. 

The  L/Ord  created  the  universe,  and  all  things  of  it,  by  means  of  the  sun  of 
the  spiritual  world,  but  not  b}'  means  of  the  sun  of  the  natural  world,  except 
as  by  subsidiary  aid. 

The  sun  of  the  natural  world  was  created  that  all  things  of  creation 
might  become  fixed,  stated  and  constant  in  ultimates,  and  thus  permanent 
and  enduring. 

The  I/ord  created  the  universe  that  the  human  race  might  exist,  and 
heaven  from  the  human  race;   for  the  human  race  is  the  seminar}^  of  heaven. 

The  end  of  creation  exists  in  ultimates,  which  end  is,  that  all  things  may 
return  to  the  Creator,  and  that  there  may  be  eternal  conjunction  mth  Him. 

There  is  one  God,  who  is  the  Creator  of  the  universe,  and  the  Ivord  Jesus 
Christ  is  that  God. 

2. 

The  I/ord  from  eternity,  who  is  Jehovah,  created  the  universe,  and  all 
things  of  it,  out  of  Himself,  and  not  out  of  nothing;  and  although  He  created 
the  universe,  and  all  things  of  it,  out  of  Himself,  still  there  is  not  anything  in 
the  created  universe  that  is  God. 

The  Divine  L/Ove  is  the  cause  of  the  creation  of  the  universe,  and  the 
cause  of  its  preservation;  for  the  essence  of  love  is  to  love  others  outside  of 
itself,  to  will  to  be  one  with  them,  and  to  make  them  happy  from  itself. 

The  Divine  Truth  proceeding  from  the  Divine  Good  of  the  Divine  Love 
is  that  by  which  the  heavens  are  created  and  preserved,  and  by  which  the 
earths  exist  and  subsist. 

All  things  in  the  created  universe  are  recipients  of  the  Divine  I/Ove  and 
Divine  Wisdom  of  the  Lord,  not  by  continuity  but  by  contiguity. 

All  things  created  by  the  Lord  are  uses,  and  relate  to  man,  and  through 
man  to  the  Lord  from  whom  they  are. 


CREATION.  331 

The  Ivord  from  eternity,  who  is  Jehovah,  could  not  have  created  the 
universe,  and  all  things  of  it,  unless  He  were  a  Man;  and  this  Divine  Man  is 
the  Ivord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ. 

3. 

The  universe  was  created,  and  is  perpetually  sustained,  by  the  Divine 
Power  of  the  Lord,  or  by  the  Divine  Truth  proceeding  from  the  Divine  Good. 

The  Omnipotence  of  God  is  by  His  Divine  Human,  and  is  the  Divine 
Power  of  acting  according  to  order. 

The  Ivord  by  His  Divine  Power  created  the  universe,  and  introduced 
order  into  all  and  every  part  of  it. 

The  IvOrd  cannot  act  contrary  to  the  laws  of  His  order,  for  Divine  Order 
is  from  the  L/ord,  and  is  the  Lord  Himself. 

The  Lord  by  His  Omnipresence  perceives  all  things,  by  His  Omniscience 
provides  all  things,  and  by  His  Omnipotence  operates  all  things. 

From  the  Divine  Omnipotence  man  has  power  against  evils  and  falsities, 
so  far  as  he  lives  according  to  the  laws  of  order. 

All  power  is  in  heaven,  and  none  in  hell;  evil  spirits  have  no  power 
whatsoever;  hence  the  whole  of  hell  is  as  nothing  before  the  Lord. 

In  the  spiritual  world  he  who  believes  that  he  has  power  from  himself  is 
deprived  of  it  in  a  moment. 

If  angels  or  devils  had  one  whit  of  power  from  themselves,  the  heavens 
would  fall,  hell  would  become  a  chaos,  and  every  man  would  perish  with 
them. 

The  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  He  that  hath  all  power  in  heaven  and  earth. 

4. 

God  the  Creator,  or  the  Lord  by  His  Human,  is  Omniscient  in  all  things 
of  His  creation,  because  He  is  everywhere  present  in  it  by  the  Divine  Truth 
which  proceeds  from  Him;  for  Omniscience  is  the  Divine  Truth  or  Infinite 
Wisdom  of  the  Lord. 

It  is  the  Lord  God  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ  who  is  Omniscient  in  the 
universe;  for  when  the  Human  in  Him  was  united  to  the  Divine,  He,  from 
His  glorified  Human,  had  all  knowledge  of  all  things  in  heaven,  of  all  things 
in  hell,  and  of  all  things  in  the  world. 

The  Ivord  perceives  and  knows  all  things,  even  to  the  most  minute,  which 
are  done  according  to  order,  and  all  things  which  are  done  contrary  to  order. 

The  Lord  perceives  and  knows  all  things  of  a  man's  life,  what  it  is,  and 
what  it  will  be  to  eternity. 

From  His  Omniscience,  which  is  the  Divine  Truth  of  His  Divine  Wisdom, 
the  Lord  is  able  to  impart  knowledge  and  understanding  to  man;  who  then 
will  be  in  wisdom  so  far  as  he  lives  according  to  Divine  Order;  for  all  that  a 
man  has,  and  all  that  he  is,  is  from  the  Infinite  Wisdom  of  the  Lord. 


332  THE    DOCTRINE. 

5. 

God  the  Creator,  or  the  lyord  by  His  Human,  is  Omnipresent  in  ah 
things  of  the  created  universe  from  first  to  last. 

God  so  created  the  universe  that  He  can  be  everywhere  present  in  it, 
and  hold  all  things  of  it  under  His  sway,  and  hold  it  together  perpetually  as 
one,  which  is  to  preserve  it. 

God  is  not  in  space,  although  He  is  present  with  every  man  in  the  world, 
and  with  every  angel  in  heaven,  and  with  every  spirit  under  heaven. 

God  is  in  all  space  without  space,  and  in  all  time  without  time;  hence 
the  universe  is  the  fulness  of  God. 

The  idea  of  space  and  time  must  be  removed  from  the  thought  before 
the  Omnipresence,  Omniscience,  and  Omnipotence  of  God  can  be  understood. 

They  who  make  the  Human  of  the  L/ord  like  the  human  of  another  man 
cannot   comprehend  the  Omnipresence,   Omniscience,  and  Omnipotence   of 

The  L/Oid  is  Omnipresent  from  the  first  to  the  last  of  His  order  by 
means  of  the  heat  and  light  of  the  sun  of  the  spiritual  world,  in  the  midst  of 
which  He  is. 

The  L/ord  is  present  with  all  in  the  universe,  but  more  nearly  or  more 
remotely  according  to  the  reception  of  good  by  the  truth  which  is  from  Him; 
for  good  is  that  by  which  the  Ivord  is  present  with  angels,  spirits,  and 
men. 

XVII. 

DIVINE  PROVIDENCE. 

1. 

The  Divine  Providence  is  the  government  of  the  Divine  L/Ove  and 
Divine  Wisdom  of  the  Lord. 

The  end  of  the  Divine  Providence  is  a  heaven  from  the  human  race,  and 
in  all  that  it  does  it  looks  to  what  is  infinite  and  eternal. 

The  Divine  Providence  is  the  primary  of  all  the  things  which  proceed 
from  the  Lord;  and  since  what  proceeds  from  the  Lord  is  Himself,  the  Lord 
is  His  own  Providence,  and  also  the  law  of  His  own  Providence,  present  and 
ministering  to  the  end  of  His  creation. 

The  operation  of  the  Lord  by  His  Divine  Providence  to  save  man, 
commences  with  his  birth,  and  continues  to  the  end  of  life,  and  afterward 
to  eternity. 

It  is  of  the  Divine  Providence  of  the  Lord  that  every  man  can  be  saved; 
and  they  are  saved  who  acknowledge  God  and  live  well. 

No  man  is  born  for  hell,  but  all  for  heaven;  and  man  himself  is  in  fault 
if  he  is  not  saved. 


DIVINE    PROVIDENCE.  333 

To  suppose  that  any  man  could  be  predestined  to  damnation  would  be 
to  suppose  that  the  Ivord  could  act  against  the  laws  of  His  own  Providence, 
which  would  be  to  act  against  His  own  Divine  Wisdom  and  His  own.  Divine 
L/Ove,  and  thus  against  Himself. 

The  Ivord,  from  His  Divine  I^ove  by  His  Divine  Wisdom,  provides  the 
means  by  which  men  can  be  saved;  and  these  means  are  present  with  every 
man  born  into  the  world, 

2. 

The  Di^ine  Providence  is  the  presence  of  the  I^ord  in  heaven  and  on 
earth,  ruling  and  leading  all  things  to  the  end  for  which  the  universe  was 
created,  which  is  a  heaven  from  the  human  race. 

All  that  is  done  by  the  Ivord  is  done  for  the  sake  of  the  end  for  which 
creation  exists;  and  for  this  end  the  L/ord  is  perpetually  present  with  every 
angel  in  heaven,  and  with  every  man  in  the  world. 

The  Lord  by  His  Providence  acts  invisibly,  in  order  that  He  may  preserve 
the  freedom  of  man;  hence  it  is  a  law  of  the  Divine  Providence  that  man 
should  not  perceive  or  feel  anything  of  its  operation,  but  still  should  know 
and  acknowledge  it. 

The  Lord  does  not  appear  manifestly  in  His  Providence;  for  if  man 
sensibly  perceived  its  operation,  he  would  not  act  from  freedom  according  to 
reason,  nor  would  anything  appear  to  him  as  his;  or  he  would  introduce 
himself  into  the  order  and  tenor  of  its  progression,  and  pervert  and  destroy 
it;  and  he  would  deny  God,  or  make  himself  God. 

It  is  granted  man  to  see  the  Divine  Providence  in  the  back  and  not 
in  the  face;  also  in  a  spiritual,  but  not  in  a  natural  state;  or  from  heaven,  and 
not  from  the  world. 

All  who  by  reformation  become  spiritual,  receive  influx  out  of  heaven, 
see  and  confess  the  Divine  Providence  of  the  Lord,  and  acknowledge  Him 
from  the  heart  as  the  all  in  all  things  of  His  creation. 

3. 

The  following  laws  are  laws  of  the  Divine  Providence: 

That  man  should  be  led  in  freedom  according  to  reason ; 

That  man  should  as  of  himself  remove  evils  as  sins  in  his  external  man, 
and  the  Lord  then  removes  them  in  the  internal  man,  and  at  the  same  time 
in  the  external; 

That  man  should  not  be  compelled  to  believe  and  love  the  things  of 
religion,  but  that  he  should  lead  and  compel  himself; 

That  man  should  be  led  and  taught  by  the  Lord  from  heaven  through 
the  Word,  in  all  appearance  as  of  himself; 

That  man  should  not  sensibly  perceive  the  operation  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence, but  still  he  should  know  and  acknowledge  it; 


334  '^WE    DOCTRINE. 

That  one's  own  prudence  is  nothing,  and  only  appears  to  be  something, 
and  ought  so  to  appear;  but  the  Divine  Providence,  from  things  most  singular, 
is  universal; 

That  man  is  not  led  interiorly  into  the  truths  of  faith  and  the  goods  of 
charity,  except  so  far  as  he  can  be  kept  in  them  to  the  end  of  life; 

That  evils  are  permitted  for  the  sake  of  the  end,  which  is  salvation; 

That  the  Divine  Providence  is  not  only  with  the  good,  but  also  with  the 
evil,  but  it  is  not  with  the  evil  in  their  evils; 

That  the  I^ord  cannot  act  against  the  laws  of  His  Providence,  for  this 
would  be  to  act  against  Himself; 

That  every  man  can  be  saved,  and  they  are  saved  who  acknowledge  God 
and  live  well; 

That  the  salvation  of  man  is  the  all  in  all  of  the  Divine  Provitlence  of  the 
Lord. 

XVIII. 
THANKSGIVING. 

In  the  Office  of  Thanksgiving,  passages  from  the  General  Doctrine  under 
Redemption,  or  under  some  other  General  Doctrine,  may  be  read. 

XIX. 

LOVE,   CHARITY,  AND  WORKS. 

1. 

The  one  love,  which  is  the  origin  of  all  good  in  heaven  and  in  the  church, 
is  love  to  the  Lord  from  the  Lord. 

In  heaven,  by  loving  the  Lord  is  not  meant  to  love  Him  as  to  Person,  but 
to  love  the  good  which  is  from  Him;  and  by  loving  the  neighbor  is  not  meant 
to  love  him  as  to  person,  but  to  love  the  truth  which  is  from  the  Word. 

Love  to  the  Lord  and  love  towards  the  neighbor  reign  in  heaven,  and 
make  heaven;  and  since  they  make  heaven,  they  also  make  the  church. 

By  love  is  meant  love  to  the  Lord,  and  by  charity,  love  to  the  neighbor; 
but  there  is  no  love  to  the  Lord  except  in  charity,  and  there  is  no  charity 
except  from  love  to  the  Lord. 

All  things  of  the  Word,  all  things  of  doctrine,  and  all  things  of  life,  have 
relation  to  love  to  the  Lord  and  love  towards  the  neighbor. 

Man  is  born  that  he  may  come  into  love  to  the  Lord  by  means  of  love  to 
the  neighbor,  and  thus  be  conjoined  to  the  Lord,  and  live  forever. 

All  who  are  in  love  truly  conjugial  are  in  love  to  the  l/ord,  and  at  the 
same  time  in  love  towards  the  neighbor,  and  thus  are  in  all  celestial  and 
spiritual  loves. 


LOVE,    CHARITY,    AND    WORKS.  335 

The  Lord  loves  the  whole  human  race;  he,  therefore,  who  has  love  to  the 
"Lord  has  the  Lord's  love,  and  can  do  no  otherwise  than  love  the  neighbor. 

Man  enters  into  love  to  the  Lord  and  love  to  the  neighbor  by  the  re- 
moval of  self  love  and  the  love  of  the  world,  and  then  he  comes  into  all 
intelligence  and  wisdom. 

There  is  no  medium  given  of  loving  the  Lord  but  charit}^  inasmuch  as 
the  Lord  is  in  charity;  but  charity  is  extinguished  by  the  lusts  of  self  love 
and  love  of  the  world,  and  when  charity  is  extinguished,  love  to  the  Lord  also 
is  extinguished. 

All  who  are  in  love  to  the  Lord  from  the  Lord  are  in  the  inmost  or  third 
heaven;  truths  are  written  in  their  life,  and  not  in  their  memory  only;  thus 
they  do  not  talk  about  truths,  but  do  them,  which  is  to  perform  uses. 

So  far  as  man  is  in  the  love  of  use,  so  far  he  is  in  love  to  the  Lord,  and 
in  love  towards  the  neighbor,  and  so  far  he  is  a  man,  because  so  far  he  is  in 
the  Lord  and  the  Lord  in  him. 


2. 

Faith  is  first  in  time,  but  charity  is  first  in  end;  that  which  is  first  in  end 
is  really  first,  but  that  which  is  first  in  time  is  first  only  in  appearance. 

Faith  without  charity  is  not  faith,  and  charity  without  faith  is  not  charity, 
and  neither  lives  except  from  the  Lord. 

Man  can  procure  for  himself  faith,  charity,  and  the  life  of  faith  and 
charity;  but  still  nothing  of  faith,  and  nothing  of  charit}',  and  nothing  of  the 
life  of  either,  is  from  himself,  but  from  the  Lord  alone. 

They  who  are  in  charity  or  love  toward  the  neighbor  are  able  to  receive 
and  appropriate  all  the  truths  of  faith;  for  the  all  of  faith  is  in  that  love, 
because  heaven  and  the  Lord  are  in  it;  therefore,  so  far  as  man  loves  the 
neighbor,  he  has  life  from  the  Lord. 

Every  man  individually  is  the  neighbor  that  is  to  be  loved,  but  according 
to  the  quality  of  his  good;  but  love  towards  the  neighbor  extends  itself  more 
widely;  for  it  ascends  as  men  are  multiplied.  Hence,  society  is  more  the 
neighbor  than  the  individual,  and  one's  country  is  still  more  the  neighbor; 
but  the  church  is  the  neighbor  in  a  still  higher  degree,  and  the  kingdom  of 
the  Lord  in  the  highest;  and  those  who  love  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord,  love 
the  Lord  above  all  things. 

To  love  the  neighbor,  regarded  in  itself,  is  not  to  love  the  person,  but 
the  good  which  is  in  the  person;  for  man  is  not  a  man  from  his  face  and 
from  his  body,  but  from  the  wisdom  of  his  understanding,  and  from  the  good 
of  his  will;  thus  good  itself,  or  use,  is  the  neighbor. 


,336  THE   DOCTRINE. 

Charity  itself  is  to  act  from  justice  and  fidelity  in  the  office,  business, 
and  work  in  which  any  one  is,  and  with  whomsoever  he  has  any  intercourse. 
No  man,  however,  can  do  this  from  himself,  but  only  from  the  Lord;  nor  can 
a  man  do  this  from  the  L/ord  until  evils  are  removed.  Hence,  the  first  thing 
of  charity  is  to  shun  evils  because  they  are  sins,  and  the  second  is  to  do  the 
goods  of  use  to  the  neighbor. 

Man  is  born  that  he  may  become  charity,  and  he  cannot  become  charity 
unless  he  perpetually  does  the  good  of  use  to  the  neighbor  from  affection  and 
delight. 

The  signs  of  charity  are  all  things  which  are  of  worship,  which  are  ex- 
ternals of  the  body  and  externals  of  the  mind. 

The  externals  of  the  body  which  pertain  to  worship  are,  going  to  church; 
listening  to  sermons;  devoutly  singing,  and  praying  on  the  knees;  partaking 
of  the  Sacrament  of  the  Supper;  and  at  home,  prayer  morning  and  evening, 
and  at  meals;  conversing  with  others  about  God,  heaven  and  eternal  life;  and 
wnth  priests,  preaching  and  private  instruction;  and  with  every  one,  the 
instruction  of  children,  and  servants,  in  such  things;  reading  the  Word,  and 
books  of  instruction  and  piety. 

The  externals  of  the  mind  which  pertain  to  worship  are,  thought  and 
meditation  about  God,  heaven,  and  eternal  life;  reflection  upon  one's 
thoughts  and  intentions;  and  the  tm-ning  of  the  mind  away  from  impious, 
obscene  and  filthy  speech.  Besides  thoughts,  there  are  also  affections,  which 
come  to  the  sight  and  sense  of  man. 

In  the  exercises  of  charity  man  does  not  place  merit  in  works  when  he 
believes  that  all  good  is  from  the  I^ord. 


There  are  three  things  which  follow  in  order  and  make  one,  charity, 
faith,  and  works;  and  if  one  be  wanting,  the  other  two  vanish  away;  there- 
fore charity  alone  does  not  produce  good  works,  still  less  faith  alone;  but 
charit}^  and  faith  together. 

Good  works,  or  uses,  are  all  things  which  a  man  does  after  he  has 
turned  away  from  evils  because  they  are  sins  against  God. 

Good  works  are  evil  works  unless  the  things  of  self  and  the  world  are 
removed;  but  when  these  are  removed,  the  celestial  and  spiritual  inflow 
from  the  L/ord,  and  make  the  works  to  be  love  and  charity  in  act. 

Kvery  good  that  a  man  does  for  the  sake  of  the  neighbor,  or  for  the  sake 
of  religion,  and  thus  for  the  sake  of  God,  is  a  good  of  charity,  or  a  good 
work. 

Every  good  work  lives  from  what  is  spiritual  in  the  work,  and  this  lives 
from  the  Lord,  and  makes  the  work  to  be  a  work  of  charity. 


LOVE,    CHARITY,    AND   WORKS.  337 

It  is  hurtful  to  place  merit  in  works,  for  then  evils  lie  hidden  in  them,  ot 
which  the  doer  knows  nothing;  but  when  man  believes  that  all  good  is  from 
the  lyord,  he  then  does  not  think  of  merit,  but  of  duty. 

Works  that  are  done  for  the  sake  of  reward  are  in  themselves  not  good, 
for  they  do  not  spring  from  the  genuine  fountain,  which  is  charity  towards 
the  neighbor. 

It  is  a  law  of  order,  that  man  ought  to  introduce  himself  into  faith  by 
truths  from  the  Word,  and  into  charity  by  good  works,  and  thus  to  reform 
and  regenerate  himself. 

Deeds  and  works  are  altogether  such  as  is  the  thought  and  will  from 
which  they  proceed,  witl.'out  which  they  are  not  deeds  and  works,  but  only 
inanimate  motions. 

In  the  spiritual  world,  love  to  the  Lord,  charity  towards  the  neighbor, 
and  the  works  of  charity,  are  distinct  from  each  other;  still  they  are  one,  and 
exist  together;  for  unless  charity  is  in  works,  the  works  are  not  works  of 
charity,  and  unless  love  to  the  Lord  is  in  charity,  it  is  not  charity. 


The  kingdom  of  the  Lord  is  over  heaven  and  over  hell,  and  His  king- 
dom is  a  kingdom  of  uses. 

Because  the  Lord  is  Love  itself  and  Wisdom  itself.  He  also  is  Use  itself; 
for  Love  has  Use  for  an  end,  which  it  produces  by  Wisdom;  wherefore  the 
Lord,  from  Love  by  Wisdom,  is  everywhere  present  in  Use. 

The  universe  was  created  by  God  that  uses  may  exist,  and  be  clothed 
with  forms,  by  which  they  may  be  set  forth  in  act, — in  heaven  first,  and 
then  in  the  world,  thus  by  degrees  successively  even  to  the  ultimates  of 
nature;  wherefore  the  created  universe,  viewed  as  to  uses,  is  in  the  image  of 
God. 

The  correspondence  of  natural  things  with  spiritual,  or  of  the  world  with 
heaven,  is  effected  by  uses,  and  uses  conjoin;  and  the  forms  wdtli  which  uses 
are  clothed,  so  far  correspond,  and  so  far  conjoin,  as  they  are  forms  of  uses. 

The  love  and  wisdom  of  God  are  in  man  while  he  is  doing  uses;  and 
that  man  may  do  the  uses  of  God,  he  is  created  an  image  and  likeness  of 
God,  that  is,  a  form  of  Divine  order. 

There  are  three  things  which  proceed  as  one  from  the  Lord,  love,  wis- 
dom, and  use;  but  love  and  wisdom  do  not  exist,  except  ideally,  unless  they 
are  in  use;  and  use  is  faithfully,  sincerely,  and  diligently  to  perform  the 
works  of  one's  function. 

The  love  of  use,  and  a  fixed  attention  to  use,  holds  the  mind  together, 
that  it  may  not  wander  forth  and  drink  in  the  lusts  of  the  body  and  the 
world,  by  which  the  truths  of  religion  and  morality  are  scattered  to  the 
winds. 


338  THE   DOCTRINE. 

Man  when  first  created  was  imbued  with  wisdom  and  its  love,  not  for  the 
sake  of  himself,  but  for  the  sake  of  its  communication  with  others;  hence  no 
one  lives  for  himself  alone,  but  for  others,  and  to  live  for  others  is  to  perform 
uses. 

Uses  are  the  bonds  of  society,  which  are  just  as  many  as  there  are  good 
uses,  and  the  number  of  these  is  infinite. 

To  love  use  is  nothing  else  than  to  love  the  neighbor,  for  use,  in  the 
spiritual  idea,  is  the  neighbor. 

So  far  as  man  is  in  the  love  of  use,  so  far  he  is  in  the  L/ord,  so  far  he 
loves  the  Lord,  and  so  far  he  is  a  man. 

The  Lord  loves  all,  and  wdlls  good  to  all,  and  good  is  use;  and  because 
the  Lord  does  good  or  use  by  means  of  angels  and  men,  He  gives  the  love 
of  use,  and  its  reward,  which  is  eternal  happiness,  to  those  who  faithfully 
perform  uses. 

XX. 

ETERNAL  LIFE. 

1. 

Every  man  is  created  to  live  to  eternity;  for  he  is  so  created  that  he  may 
be  conjoined  with  God,  and  conjunction  with  God  is  eternal  life. 

Hence  it  is  of  the  Divine  Providence  of  the  Lord,  that,  man  by  death 
should  put  oflF  things  natural  and  temporal,  and  put  on  things  spiritual 
and  eternal. 

The  Divine  Providence,  in  all  that  it  does,  has  respect  to  things  eternal, 
and  not  to  things  temporal,  except  so  far  as  the\^  agree  with  things  eternal, 
and  make  one  with  them. 

The  Divine  Providence,  in  all  its  progression  with  man,  has  regard  to  his 
eternal  state,  or  the  state  of  his  eternal  life  in  heaven,  and  leads  to  it. 

Regeneration,  or  the  implantation  of  the  life  of  heaven  \^dth  man,  com- 
mences from  his  infanc}',  and  continues  to  the  end  of  his  life  in  the  world; 
and  after  death  is  perfected  to  eternit\-. 

Such  as  a  man  is  in  the  world,  as  to  his  spirit,  such  he  remains  forever; 
with  the  difference  only,  that  his  state  becomes  more  perfect,  if  he  has  lived 
well,  because  then  he  is  not  clothed  with  a  material  body,  but  lives  as  a 
spiritual  being  in  a  spiritual  body. 

Man  after  death  is  spiritual  and  substantial,  while  his  body  was  natural 
and  material;  when  the  body  is  cast  off,  the  spiritual  or  substantial  man 
comes  forth  purer,  more  interior,  and  more  perfect. 

Man  has  eternal  life  according  to  his  affection  of  use,  since  affection  is 
the  man  himself,  and  use  is  its  effect  and  work. 


ETERNAI.   LIFE.  339 

Every  man,  after  his  life  in  the  world,  lives  to  eternity,  because  by  the 
spiritual  in  him  he  is  conjoined  with  the  Ivord,  and  that  which  is  conjoined 
\v4th  the  lyord  can  never  die. 

In  the  life  of  the  body,  the  end  of  all  human  thought  and  all  human 
action  ought  to  be  for  the  sake  of  the  life  after  death. 

Every  man  was  created  to  become  an  angel  of  heaven;  and  the  Lord, 
from  His  Divine  I^ove,  cannot  do  otherwise  than  will  it,  and  from  His  Divine 
Wisdom,  cannot  do  otherwise  than  provide  for  it. 


2. 

Every  one  is  admitted  into  heaven  after  death,  in  whom  there  has  been 
implanted  by  life  in  the  world  the  idea  of  God  in  His  Human,  or  of  the  Lord; 
for  in  heaven  no  other  is  acknowledged  to  be  the  God  of  heaven  than  the 
lyord  alone. 

Heaven  is  not  heaven  from  the  angels,  but  from  the  Lord;  for  the  love  and 
wisdom  in  which  the  angels  are,  and  which  make  heaven,  are  not  from  them, 
but  from  the  Lord,  and  are  the  Lord  in  them;  heaven,  therefore,  is  conjunction 
with  the  Lord. 

The  angels  taken  together  are  called  heaven;  still,  it  is  the  Divine  of  the 
Lord,  which  flows  in  and  is  received  by  the  angels,  which  makes  heaven;  and 
the  Divine  of  the  Lord  in  heaven  is  love  to  Him,  and  charity  towards  the 
neighbor. 

Since  there  are  infinite  varieties  in  heaven,  and  no  angel  is  exactl}^  like 
another,  heaven  is  distinguished  into  two  kingdoms,  into  three  heavens,  and 
into  innumerable  societies. 

Heaven  is  not  outside  of  the  angels,  except  so  far  as  it  is  in  them,  and  it 
is  in  them  according  to  the  love  and  faith  which  they  had  acquired  in  the 
world. 

Since  God  is  a  Man,  the  whole  heaven  is  in  the  human  form,  and  is  called 
the  Grand  Man;  hence  every  society  of  heaven  resembles  a  man,  and  every 
angel  is  in  a  human  form. 

In  heaven  the  sun  of  the  world  does  not  appear,  nor  anything  from  that 
sun;  still  there  is  a  sun  in  heaven,  and  light  and  heat  from  it;  and  under  that 
sun  are  to  be  found  all  things  that  are  in  the  natural  world,  but  they  are  from 
a  spiritual  origin. 

The  Lord  is  the  Sun  of  the  spiritual  world,  and  His  Divine  Love  appears 
as  fire,  and  His  Divine  Wisdom  as  light. 

In  heaven,  as  in  the  world,  all  things  have  succession  and  progression, 
and  all  things  appear  in  place,  but  still  the  angels  do  not  dwell  in  the  idea 


340  .        THE   DOCTRINE.     ' 

of  time  and  place,  but  altogether  in  the  things  of  internal  state,  which  arc 
of  love  and  w-isdom. 

The  things  which  appear  in  the  heavens,  though  similar  to  those  on  earth, 
still  are  not  similar  as  to  essence,  for  they  are  from  the  sun  of  the  spiritual 
world,  and  thus  in  themselves  are  spiritual,  as  the  things  which  are  from  the 
sun  of  the  nattu"al  world  in  themselves  are  natural.  The  former,  therefore, 
have  life  in  them  from  the  Lord,  the  latter  have  only  the  fire  of  a  dead  sun 
in  them. 

All  in  heaven  are  consociated  according  to  spiritual  affinity;  hence  it  is 
that  the  angels  who  are  in  similar  good  and  truth  know  each  other,  as  those 
related  by  consanguinity  on  earth,  as  if  they  had  been  acquainted  from 
infancy. 

Since  heaven  is  distinguished  into  societies,  and  the  greater  societies 
consist  of  some  hundreds  of  thousands  of  angels,  and  all  within  a  society  in- 
deed are  in  similar  good,  but  not  in  similar  wisdom,  it  necessarily  follows  that 
there  are  governments  in  heaven;  but  the  governments  differ  according  to 
the  ministries  of  each  society.  However,  there  is  no  other  government  in 
heaven  than  the  government  of  mutual  love. 

Divine  Worship  in  the  heavens  is  not  unlike  Divine  Worship  on  earth 
as  to  externals,  but  it  differs  as  to  internals.  In  the  heavens  as  on  earth 
there  are  temples  in  which  there  is  preaching;  but  Divine  Worship  itself  in 
heaven  does  not  consist  in  frequenting  temples,  and  in  hearing  preaching, 
but  in  a  life  of  love  and  charity,  or  in  the  performance  of  uses. 

Angels  speak  with  one  another  as  men  in  the  world,  and  all  in  the 
universal  heaven  have  one  language,  and  they  all  understand  each  other,  from 
whatever  society  they  may  be;  nor  is  the  language  learned,  but  it  is  im- 
planted in  ever}^  one,  for  it  is  nothing  but  thought  from  affection,  speaking; 
nor  has  the  angelic  language  anything  in  common  with  human  language. 

The  Lord  is  the  God  of  heaven,  and  by  the  Lord  is  meant  no  other  than 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Savior  of  the  world;  nor  can  they  be  admitted 
into  heaven  who  do  not  acknowledge  the  Lord. 


Heaven  and  hell  are  from  the  human  race,  and  there  are  no  angels 
created  from  the  beginning.  Kvery  angel  in  heaven,  and  every  devil  in 
hell,  was  born  a  man  in  the  natural  world,  and  passed  from  thence  into  the 
spiritual  world. 

Every  infant  who  dies  is  received  by  the  Lord,  and  educated  in  heaven, 
and,  according  to  Divine  order,  is  taught  and  imbued  with  the  affections  of 
good,  and  by  these  with  the  knowledges  of  truth;  and  afterwards,  as  he  is 
perfected  in  intelligence  and  wisdom,  he  is  introduced  into  heaven,  and 
becomes  an  angel. 


ETERNAIv   IvlFE.  34^ 

Because  heaven  is  from  the  human  race,  and  the  angels  are  of  both 
sexes,  and  because  it  is  from  creation  that  the  woman  should  be  for  the  man, 
and  the  man  for  the  woman,  it  follows  that  there  is  marriage  in  heaven. 

Marriage  in  heaven  is  the  conjunction  of  two  minds  into  one  mind,  and 
hence  consorts  in  heaven  are  not  called  two  but  one  angel. 

How  great  the  happiness  of  heaven  is,  may  appear  from  this,  that  it  is  a 
delight  to  all  in  heaven  to  communicate  their  delights  and  blessings  to  others; 
and  because  all  in  the  heavens  are  such,  it  is  manifest  how  immense  is  the 
delight  and  happiness  of  heaven;  for  in  the  heavens  there  is  a  communication 
of  all  with  each,  and  of  each  wdth  all. 

To  grow  old  in  heaven  is  to  grow  young,  and  all  who  are  there  are  con- 
tinually advancing  to  the  springtime  of  life.  Those  who,  while  in  the  world, 
have  lived  in  love  to  the  Lord,  and  in  charity  towards  the  neighbor,  in  the 
other  life  become  forms  of  inexpressible  beauty. 

Every  man  is  born  for  heaven;  and  he  is  received  into  heaven  who  has 
received  heaven  into  himself  in  the  world;  and  he  is  excluded  who  does  not 
so  receive  it. 

The  world  of  spirits  is  not  heaven,  nor  is  it  hell,  but  a  middle  place  or 
state  between  them;  for  thither  man  first  comes  after  death,  and  then,  after 
some  time,  he  is,  according  to  his  life  in  the  world,  either  elevated  into 
heaven  or  cast  into  hell. 

The  extension  of  heaven,  which  is  for  angels,  is  so  immense  that  it  cannot 
be  filled  to  eternity;  and  they  are  relatively  few  of  whom  heaven  at  present 
is  formed;  and  the  perfection  of  heaven  increases  according  to  plurality,  and 
thus  will  increase  in  perfection  to  eternity. 

The  created  universe  is  a  work  cohering  as  one  from  first  to  last,  because 
in  creating  it  God  had  one  end  in  view,  which  was  an  angelic  heaven  from 
the  human  race;  and  the  means  to  that  end  are  all  the  things  of  which  the 
earth  is  composed. 

There  is  actually  a  sphere  elevating  all  to  heaven,  which  proceeds  con- 
tinually from  the  Lord,  and  fills  all  the  spiritual  world  and  all  the  natural 
world;  and  it  is  like  a  strong  current  in  the  ocean  which  secretly  draws  a 
ship.  All  those  who  believe  in  the  Lord,  and  live  according  to  His  com- 
mandments, enter  the  sphere  of  that  current,  and  are  elevated;  but  those  who 
do  not  believe  are  not  willing  to  enter,  but  remove  themselves  to  the  sides, 
and  are  carried  away  by  a  stream  which  leads  to  hell. 

It  is  not  so  difficult  as  many  believe  to  live  the  life  that  leads  to  heaven; 
the  only  difficulty  is  to  be  able  to  resist  the  loves  of  self  and  the  world,  and 
to  prevent  their  predominance;  for  these  loves  are  the  origin  of  all  evils. 
But  so  far  as  man  resists  them,  he  is  led  by  the  Lord,  and  not  by  himself,  and 
then  the  Lord  resists  the  evils,  and  removes  them. 


342  THE    DOCTRINE. 

4. 

Kvery  man  is  born  for  heaven,  and  no  one  for  hell;  and  ever}'  one  corner 
into  heaven  from  the  Ivord,  and  into  hell  from  himself. 

Inasmuch  as  there  are  three  heavens,  there  are  also  three  hells  in  oppo- 
sition to  the  three  heavens;  hell  also  is  divided  into  societies,  in  like  manner 
as  heaven,  and  into  as  many  societies  as  heaven;  for  every  society  in  heaven 
has  a  society  opposite  to  it  in  hell,  and  this  for  the  sake  of  equilibrium. 

There  are  also  governments  in  hell,  but  they  are  opposite  to  the  govern- 
ments of  heaven,  all  being  of  self  love.  The  more  malignant  are  set  over 
the  rest  in  the  societies,  who  obey  them  from  fear;  but  there  is  not  any  one 
devil  to  whom  all  the  hells  are  subject. 

The  fire  of  hell  is  not  material  fire,  for  all  fire  in  the  spiritual  world  in 
its  essence  is  love;  love  to  the  Lord  and  love  towards  the  n6ighbor  are 
heavenly  fire;  and  the  loves  of  self  and  the  world  are  infernal  fire,  together 
with  every  lust  and  delight  springing  from  those  two  loves. 

Evil  spirits  are  severely  punished  when  they  do  evil,  that  the}'  may  be 
deterred  from  it;  yet  nothing  of  the  punishment  is  from  the  Lord,  but  from 
the  evil  itself;  for  evil  is  so  conjoined  with  its  own  punishment,  that  the 
two  cannot  be  separated. 

The  fear  of  punishment  is  the  only  means  of  restraining  the  evil,  and 
this  is  the  cause  of  their  torment  in  hell. 

The  torment  of  hell  is  not  the  torment  of  conscience,  but  arises  from  the 
restraint  of  lusts,  on  account  of  fear  of  punishment.  There  is  no  conscience 
in  hell. 

The  Lord  casts  no  one  into  hell,  but  the  spirit  casts  himself  into  it;  for 
the  Lord  never  turns  Himself  away  from  man,  but  man  turns  himself  away 
from  the  Lord. 

The  evil  of  man  is  hell  with  him;  and  since  man  brings  himself  into  evil, 
and  not  the  Lord,  so  he  brings  himself  into  hell. 

There  is  all  power  in  heaven,  and  none  in  hell;  for  all  power  in  the 
spiritual  world  belongs  to  truth  from  good,  and  none  whatever  to  falsity 
from  evil. 

They  who  are  in  hell  have  power  among  themselves,  indeed,  for  an  evil 
spirit  can  do  evil,  and  also  does  evil  in  a  thousand  ways.  He  can  do  evil  to 
the  evil,  but  not  to  the  good,  except  by  conjunction  with  their  evils;  whence 
come  temptations,  by  which  the  good  are  delivered  from  their  evils. 

The  life  of  man  cannot  be  changed  after  death,  for  his  life  remains  such 
as  it  had  been  in  the  world;  nor  can  the  life  of  hell  be  transcribed  into  the 
life  of  heaven,  since  they  are  opposite;  hence  it  is  that  they  who  come  into 
hell,  or  into  heaven,  remain  there  to  eternity. 


BAPTISM.  343 

The  Lord,  by  His  Advent  into  the  world,  reduced  the  hells  to  order,  and 
brought  them  under  obedience  to  Himself;  and  by  His  Human  then  glorified 
He  holds  them  in  subjection  to  eternity;  hence  the  Lord  has  all  power  over 
heaven  and  over  hell,  and  He  who  rules  the  one,  also  rules  the  other. 

XXI. 

BAPTISM. 

1. 

That  Baptism  was  commanded,  is  manifest  from  the  Baptism  of  John  in 
the  Jordan,  to  which  all  Judea  and  Jerusalem  came;  and  also  from  this,  that 
the  Lord  Himself  was  baptized  by  John;  and,  moreover,  that  He  commanded 
His  disciples  to  baptize  all  nations.  Hence  it  is  evident,  that  in  the  institu- 
tion of  Baptism  there  is  something  Divine  which  hitherto  has  been  concealed, 
because  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word  had  not  been  revealed.  But  this  is 
now  revealed,  because  the  Christian  Church,  such  as  it  is  in  itself,  is  now 
first  commencing;  the  former  church  was  Christian  only  in  name,  but  not  in 
essence  and  reality. 

When  the  Lord  came  into  the  world,  He  abrogated  the  representatives, 
which  were  all  external,  and  instituted  a  church,  all  things  of  which  should 
be  internal.  Of  all  those  things  the  Lord  retained  only  two,  which  in  one 
complex  should  contain  all  things  of  the  internal  church;  which  two  things 
are  Baptism  instead  of  washings,  and  the  Holy  Supper  instead  of  the  lamb  of 
the  daily  sacrifice. 

The  washings  and  baptisms  effect  nothing  more  than  the  platters  and 
plates  cleansed  by  the  Jews,  unless  the  internal  man  be  cleansed  from  evils 
and  falses;  for  hell  is  full  of  satans,  as  well  from  the  baptized  as  from  the 
unbaptized.  Wherefore  if  j-ou  are' washed  with  the  water  of  rain,  with  the 
water  of  dew,  with  the  water  of  most  excellent  fountains;  if  you  are  cleansed 
with  nitre,  hyssop,  or  soap  every  day,  still  you  are  not  purified  from  iniquities, 
except  by  means  of  regeneration. 

The  primary  thing  which  distinguished  the  Israelitish  Church  from  the 
rest  in  the  Asiatic  world,  and  afterwards  from  the  Christian,  was  circum- 
cision; and  because  all  things  of  the  Israelitish  Church,  which  were  external, 
figured  forth  all  things  of  the  Christian  Church,  which  are  internal,  therefore 
the  primary  sign  of  that  Church  was  interiorly  similar  to  the  sign  of  the 
Christian  Church;  for  circumcision  signified  the  rejection  of  the  lusts  of  the 
flesh,  and  thus  purification  from  evils;  Baptism  signifies  the  like.  Whence 
it  is  manifest,  that  Baptism  was  commanded  in  the  place  of  circumcision,  in 
order  that  the  Christian  Church  might  be  distinguished  from  the  Jewish,  and 
thus  that  the  internal  church  might  be  better  known;  and  it  is  known  from 
the  uses  of  Baptism. 


344  THE   DOCTRINE. 

The  first  use  of  Baptism  is  introduction  into  the  Christian  Church,  and  at 
the  same  time  insertion  among  Christians  in  the  spiritual  world.  The  second 
use  of  Baptism  is  that  the  Christian  maj  know  and  acknowledge  the  L/Ord 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  and  follow  Him.  The  third  use  of 
Baptism,  which  is  the  final  use,  is  that  man  may  be  regenerated. 

The  three  uses  of  Baptism  cohere  as  one,  as  the  first  cause,  the  mediate 
cause,  and  the  ultimate  cause;  which  latter  is  the  end  itself  for  the  sake  of 
which  the  former  were.  Wherefore,  when  Baptism  is  performed,  or  read  in  the 
Word,  or  named,  the  angels  who  are  present  do  not  understand  Baptism,  but 
regeneration.  L/et  the  Christian  know,  therefore,  that  whosoever  does  not 
believe  in  the  Lord  cannot  be  regenerated,  even  though  he  has  been  baptized; 
and  that  Baptism,  without  faith  in  the  Lord,  effects  nothing  whatever  in  puri- 
fying man  from  evils,  or  in  his  regeneration. 

That  Baptism  is  only  a  sign  of  introduction  into  the  church,  is  evident 
from  the  baptism  of  infants,  who  have  no  reason,  and  are  not  as  yet  any 
more  fit  to  receive  faith  than  the  young  shoots  of  a  tree.  But  not  onl)^ 
infants,  but  all  are  inserted  by  Baptism  among  Christians  in  the  spiritual 
world,  since  peoples  and  nations  in  that  w^orld  are  distinguished  according 
to  their  religions;  on  a  distinct  arrangement  there,  the  preservation  of  the 
universe  depends,  and  this  distinction  cannot  be  effected  unless  everyone, 
after  he  is  born,  be  known  by  some  sign,  indicating  to  what  religious  assem- 
bly he  belongs. 

By  means  of  the  Baptism  of  John,  a  way  w^as  prepared  for  Jehovah  the 
Lord  to  come  down  into  the  w^orld  and  perform  redemption;  for  those  w^ho 
were  baptized  were  introduced  thereby  into  the  future  church  of  the  Lord, 
and  were  inserted  among  those  in  heaven  who  expected  and  desired  the 
Messiah,  and  thus  were  guarded,  that  devils  from  hell  might  not  break  forth 
and  destroy  them. 

That  Naaman  was  healed  of  his  leprosy  by  washing  himself  seven  times 
in  Jordan,  by  command  of  Elisha,  represented  Baptism;  for  Baptism  signi- 
fies initiation  into  the  Church,  and  into  those  things  which  are  of  the  church; 
thus  it  signifies  regeneration,  and  the  things  which  are  of  regeneration;  not 
that  anyone  is  regenerated  by  Baptism,  but  that  Baptism  is  a  sign  of  it, 
which  he  should  remember. 

Baptism  was  instituted  for  a  sign  that  a  man  is  of  the  church,  and  for  a 
memorial  that  he  can  be  regenerated;  for  the  washing  of  Baptism  is  a  spiritual 
washing,  which  is  regeneration.  Since  every  one  who  is  regenerated  also  un- 
dergoes temptations,  which  are  spiritual  combats  against  evils  and  falsities, 
these  also  are  signified  by  the  waters  of  Baptism.  Inasmuch  as  Baptism  is  for 
a  sign  and  memorial  of  these  things,  man  may  be  baptized  as  an  infant,  and 
if  not  in  his  infancy,  he  may  be  baptized  as  an  adult.  Let  those,  therefore, 
who  are  baptized,  know  that  Baptism  confers  neither  faith  nor  salvation;  but 
that  it  testifies  that  they  may  receive  faith  and  be  saved  if  they  are  regenerated. 


THE   HOLY   SUPPER.  345 

Washings  were  instituted  in  the  Ancient  Churches,  and  afterwards 
Baptism  in  their  place,  which  nevertheless  were  only  representative  and  sig- 
nificative rites,  in  order  that  heaven  might  be  conjoined  with  the  human  race, 
and  in  particular  with  the  man  of  the  church;  for  heaven  is  conjoined  to 
man  when  he  is  in  ultimates,  that  is,  when  he  is  in  such  things  as  are  in  the 
world  as  to  his  natural  man,  and  in  such  things  as  are  in  heaven  as  to  his 
spiritual  man;  otherwise  no  conjunction  could  be  given.  This  is  the  reason 
wh}'  Baptism  was  instituted,  and  also  the  Holy  Supper;  and  it  is  likewise  the 
reason  why  the  Word  was  written  by  means  of  such  things  as  are  in  the  world, 
while  yet  there  is  in  it  a  spiritual  sense,  in  which  are  such  things  as  are  in 
heaven.  But  he  is  much  deceived  who  believes  that  Baptism  contributes  any- 
thing to  the  salvation  of  man,  unless  he  is  at  the  same  time  in  the  truths  of 
the  church,  and  in  a  life  according  to  them. 

Baptism  is  holy,  and  a  Sacrament,  because  it  is  a  sign  and  a  memorial 
that  man  can  be  regenerated  by  the  Ivord  by  means  of  truths  from  the  Word. 
It  is  a  sign  for  heaven,  and  a  memorial  for  man;  and  by  it  a  man  is  intro- 
duced into  the  church,  even  as  the  sons  of  Israel,  by  the  passage  of  the 
Jordan,  were  introduced  into  the  land  of  Canaan,  and  as  the  inhabitants  of 
Jerusalem  were  prepared  for  the  reception  of  the  Ivord  by  the  baptism  of 
John;  for  without  that  sign  in  heaven  before  the  angels,  the  Jews  could  not 
have  subsisted  and  lived  at  the  coming  of  the  Ivord  in  the  flesh. 

Infants  are  introduced  by  Baptism  into  the  Christian  heaven,  and  angels 
are  there  assigned  to  them,  to  take  care  of  them,  by  w^hom  they  are  kept  in 
a  state  of  receiving  faith  in  the  Ivord;  and  as  they  grow  up,  and  come  into 
their  own  right  and  their  own  reason,  the  guardian  angels  leave  them,  and 
they  associate  to  themselves  such  spirits  as  make  one  with  their  life  and  faith. 

All  who  are  baptized  are  to  be  initiated  into  the  knowledge  and  belief 
that  the  Ivord  Jesus  Christ  is  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  in  whom  is  the 
Divine  Trinit}^  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit;  and  that  we  are  to  be  con- 
joined with  this  one  God,  our  Savior  and  Redeemer,  by  a  life  according  to 
the  commandments  of  the  Decalogue. 

XXII. 

THE  HOLY  SUPPER. 

1. 

Because  Christianity  itself  is  now  first  beginning  to  dawn,  and  a  New 
Church,  which  is  meant  by  the  New  Jerusalem  in  the  Apocalypse,  is  now 
being  established  by  the  lyord,  in  which  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Spirit,  are  acknowledged  as  one,  because  in  one  Person,  it  has  pleased  the 
Ivord  to  reveal  the  spiritual  sense  of  the  Word,  that  this  church  may  come 
into  the  use  itself  of  the  Sacraments  of  Baptism  and  the  Holy  Supper;  which 
is  done  when  men,  with  the  eyes  of  their  spirit,  that  is,  with  the  understand- 
ing, see  the  holiness  that  is  concealed  therein,  and  apply  this  to  themselves 
by  the  means  which  the  L/ord  has  taught  in  His  Word. 


346  THR    DOCTRINE. 

There  is  natural  nourishment  for  the  body,  and  spiritual  nourishment 
for  the  soul;  spiritual  nourishment,  therefore,  is  for  eternal  salvation. 
These  twb  kinds  of  nourishment  must  not  be  confounded;  if  they  are  con- 
founded, man  forms  no  other  ideas  concerning  this  most  holy  Sacrament 
than  those  which  are  material,  corporeal,  and  carnal.  But  if  there  is  any 
one  who  is  not  able  to  think  anything  else  from  the  understanding  than  what 
he  sees  with  the  eye,  let  him  at  least  think  that  the  Holy  Supper  is  the  most 
holy  thing  of  worship,  and  let  him  remember  the  passion  of  Christ,  and  His 
love  for  the  salvation  of  man. 

The  whole  of  the  Lord,  and  the  whole  of  His  Redemption,  is  present  in 
the  Holy  Supper.  He  is  present  both  as  to  the  glorified  Human,  and  as  to 
the  Divine  from  which  the  Human  is;  and  where  the  whole  of  the  Ivord  is, 
there  also  is  the  whole  of  His  Redemption;  for  He  is  the  Redeemer,  even  as 
to  the  Human,  and  not  anything  of  Redemption  can  be  absent  where  He  is 
wholly  present.  Whence  it  is  evident,  that  the  fruits  of  the  Lord's  Redemp- 
tion return  to  those  who  worthily  draw  near  to  the  holy  communion. 

The  Lord  is  present  and  opens  heaven  to  those  who  come  worthily  to 
the  Holy  Supper,  and  He  is  also  present  to  those  who  come  unworthily,  but 
He  does  not  open  heaven  to  them;  consequently,  as  Baptism  is  introduction 
into  the  church,  so  the  Holy  Supper  is  introduction  into  heaven.  These  two 
Sacraments,  Baptism  and  the  Holy  Supper,  are  as  two  gates  to  eternal  life. 
By  Baptism,  which  is  the  first  gate,  every  Christian  man  is  admitted  and 
introduced  into  those  things  which  the  church  teaches  from  the  Word  con- 
cerning the  other  life;  all  of  which  are  means  whereby  he  may  be  prepared 
and  led  to  heaven.  The  other  gate  is  the  Holy  Supper,  through  which  every 
man  who  has  suffered  himself  to  be  prepared  and  led  by  the  Lord,  is  admitted 
and  introduced  into  heaven.     There  are  no  more  universal  gates. 

Those  come  to  the  Holy  Supper  worthily  who  have  faith  in  the  Lord  and 
charity  towards  the  neighbor;  they  are  in  the  Lord,  and  the  Lord  in  them; 
hence,  conjunction  with  the  Lord  is  effected  by  the  Holy  Supper.  Therefore 
the  Holy  Supper,  to  those  who  approach  worthily,  is  a  sign  and  a  seal  that 
they  are  the  sons  of  God;  moreover,  it  is  as  a  key  to  the  house  in  heaven, 
where  they  will  dwell  to  eternity. 

The  Holy  Supper  was  instituted  by  the  Lord,  that  bj^  means  of  it  the 
church  may  be  conjoined  with  heaven,  and  thus  with  the  Lord;  it  is,  there- 
fore, the  most  holy  thing  of  worship.  But  conjunction  with  the  Lord,  by  the 
Sacrament  of  the  Holy  Supper,  is  effected  solely  wath  those  who  are  in  the 
good  of  faith  and  love  to  the  Lord  from  the  Lord;  with  others,  indeed,  there 
is  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  but  no  conjunction  \s'ith  Him.  Besides,  th-e  Holy 
Supper  includes  and  comprehends  all  the  Divine  worship  instituted  in  the 
Israelitish  church;  for  the  offerings  and  sacrifices,  in  which  the  worship  of 
that  church  principally  consisted,  were  called,  in  one  word,  bread;  hence  also 
the  Holy  Supper  is  the  completion  or  fulness  of  that  worship. 


THE    HOI,Y   SUPPRR.  347 

Bread  sit^nifles  the  Lord,  and  everything-  holy  which  is  from  Him,  that  is, 
all  good  and  truth;  and  because  there  is  no  other  good,  which  is  good,  than 
that  which  is  of  love  and  charity,  therefore  bread  signifies  love  and  charity. 
Sacrifices  formerly  had  no  other  signification;  wherefore  they  were  called  by 
one  expression,  bread;  and  also,  the  flesh  of  the  sacrifices  was  eaten,  to  rep- 
resent a  heavenly  feast,  that  is,  conjunction  by  the  good  of  love  and  charity. 
This  also  is  what  is  signified  by  the  Holy  Supper,  which  succeeded  in  place 
of  sacrifices  and  the  feasts  upon  what  was  sanctified.  Thus  the  Holy  Supper 
is  an  external  of  the  church,  in  which  there  is  an  internal,  and  by  the  inter- 
nal it  conjoins  the  man  who  is  in  love  and  charity  with  heaven,  and  by 
heaven  with  the  Ivord. 

The  man  who  is  in  what  is  hoi}',  when  he  receives  the  bread  of  the  Holy 
Supper,  does  not  then  think  of  bread,  but  of  the  L/ord  and  His  mercy,  and  of 
those  things  which  are  of  love  to  Him,  and  of  charity  towards  the  neighbor, 
because  he  thinks  of  repentance  and  amendment  of  life;  but  this  with  a 
variety,  according  to  the  holiness  in  wdiich  he  is.  not  only  as  to  thought,  but 
also  as  to  affection. 

The  Ivord,  when  Pie  was  in  the  world,  opened  the  internal  things  of  His 
kingdom  and  church;  but  still  these  internal  things  were  known  to  those  who 
were  of  the  Ancient  Church,  but  they  were  led  to  them  by  external  things 
which  w-ere  representative;  but  whereas  such  things  were  altogether  lost  with 
the  Jewish  nation,  therefore  the  Ivord  taught  them;  yet  He  abolished  the  rep- 
resentatives themselves,  because  the  greatest  part  of  them  had  respect  to 
Himself,  for  the  image  must  vanish  when  the  effigy  itself  appears.  There- 
fore He  established  a  New  Church,  which  should  not,  as  the  former,  be  led 
to  things  internal  b}'  representatives,  but  which  should  know  them  without 
representatives;  and  in  the  place  thereof,  He  enjoined  Baptism  and  the  Holy 
Supper; — Baptism,  that  thereby  they  might  remember  regeneration;  and  the 
Holy  Supper,  that  thereby  they  might  remember  the  Lord  and  His  love 
towards  the  whole  human  race,  and  the  reciprocal  love  of  man  to  Him. 

The  man  who  looks  to  the  Lord,  and  performs  repentance,  is  conjoined 
to  the  Lord,  and  introduced  into  heaven,  by  the  most  holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Lord's  Supper.  The  bread  and  wine  do  not  effect  this;  there  is  not  anything 
holy  in  them;  but  material  bread  and  heavenly  bread  correspond  to  each 
other,  and  so  do  material  wine  and  heavenly  wine;  and  heavenly  bread  is 
the  holy  of  love,  and  heavenly  wine  is  the  holy  of  faith,  both  from  the  Lord, 
and  both  the  Lord.  Thence  there  is  the  conjunction  of  the  Lord  with  man, 
and  of  man  wnth  the  Lord;  not  with  the  bread  and  wine,  but  with  the  love  and 
faith  of  the  man  who  has  repented;  and  conjunction  with  the  Lord  is  also 
introduction  into  heaven. 

Baptism  is  a  Sacrament  of  repentance,  and  thence  introduction  into  the 
church;  the  Holy  Supper  is  a  sacrament  of  repentance,  and  thence  intro- 
duction into  heaven.     In  the  work  of  repentance  man  ought  to  look  to  the 


348  THE  doctrine;.    . 

lyord  alone,  and  the  Holy  Supper  especially  was  instituted  for  this  end. 
The  Ivord  then  confirms  the  remission  of  sins  to  those  who  repent,  because 
in  that  Supper  every  one  is  kept  looking  to  the  L/ord  alone. 

Actual  repentance  is  to  examine  one's  self,  to  know  and  acknowledge 
one's  sins,  to  make  supplication  to  the  Lord,  and  to  begin  a  new  life.  If 
this  be  done  at  stated  times;  for  instance,  as  often  as  a  man  prepares  himself 
for  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Supper;  and  if  he  afterwards  abstain  from 
one  or  more  sins,  which  he  then  has  discovered  in  himself,  it  is  sufficient  to 
initiate  him  into  actual  repentance;  and  when  he  is  in  that,  he  is  on  the  way 
to  heaven;  for  then  from  natural  he  begins  to  become  spiritual,  and  to  be 
born  anew  of  the  L,ord. 


prapere* 


1. 

Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  name;  and  deliver 
us.  and  purge  away  our  sins,  for  Thy  name's  sake.     Amen. 

2, 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  impart  unto  us  the  strength  and  purpose  to 
keep  Thy  commandments;  implant  in  us  the  spirit  of  obedience  to  Thy  law, 
that  we  may  magnify  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

3, 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  the  truth  of  Thy  Word  may  be  engrafted  in  our 
hearts,  and  bear  fruit  to  the  salvation  of  our  souls,  and  to  the  honor  and 
glory  of  Thy  holy  name,  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

4. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  open  our  eyes  to  behold  the  wonders  of  Thy 
Word;  breathe  into  our  hearts  a  spirit  of  obedience  to  Thy  law,  and  consecrate 
our  lives  to  Thy  service,  here  and  in  the  heavenly  kingdom  forever.  Amen. 


Inspire  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  with  the  love  of  Thy  truth;  purify  our  affec- 
tions from  the  dross  of  this  world;  turn  our  thought  from  every  evil  way, 
that  we  may  keep  Thy  law,  and  worship  Thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth  forever. 
Amen, 


We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  the  light  of  Thy  Word  to  shine  upon 
us,  that  we  may  know  the  things  we  ought  to  do,  and  by  Thy  power  fulfill 
the  same  in  our  daily  life,  tp  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name,  now  and  evermore. 
Amen. 


O  Lord,  Thou  art  He  that  cometh  down  from  heaven  and  giveth  life  unto 
the  world;  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Thee,  though  he  were  dead,  yet 
shall  he  live.  Lord,  increase  our  faith,  that  we  may  believe  in  Thee,  and 
never  die.     Amen. 

(349) 


350  PRAYERS. 


8. 


Come  Thou  and  dwell  with  us,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Ivord  our  God,  and  U 
Thy  mercy  grant  unto  us  the  power  to  keep  Thy  commandments,  that  in 
keeping  them  we  may  receive  eternal  life,  and  abide  with  Thee  in  Thy  king- 
dom  forever.     Amen. 

9. 

O  Lord,  incline  Thine  ear  to  the  voice  of  our  prayer,  and  enlighten  out 
minds  by  the  truth  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  not  walk  in  the  shadow  oi 
death,  but  turn  unto  Thee,  who  alone  art  the  Light  of  our  life,  our  Fathei 
and  our  God.     Amen. 

10. 

Send  down  Thy  blessing  upon  us,  O  Lord,  and  impart  unto  us  the  truth 
of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  see  the  way  that  leads  to  heaven,  and  walk 
therein,  with  Thee  alone  as  our  strength  and  our  guide,  O  Lord,  our  Savior 
and  our  God.     Amen. 

11. 

Grant  in  Thy  Divine  Mercy,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  abide  in  the  spirit  of 
Thy  Word,  that  we  may  be  faithful  to  Thy  commandments,  turning  not  aside 
to  the  ways  of  man,  but  bearing  fruit  to  Thee,  and  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy 
name  forever.     Amen. 

12. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  w^ho  art  the  Word  which  was  made 
flesh  to  dwell  among  us,  that  we  might  behold  Thy  glory,  full  of  grace  and 
truth;  enter  now,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  reign  Thou  in  us  as  our  God  and 
Lord  forever.      Amen. 

13. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  let  Thy  light  shine  upon  us,  that  w^e  may  be- 
hold Thee  in  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  acknowledge  Thee  to  be  our  God,  and 
that  we  may  believe  in  Thee  and  be  saved,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

14. 

O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  draw  near  unto, us  and  fill  us  with  Thy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  humbly  confess  our  sins,  and  receive  power  from  on  high 
to  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

15. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  Divine  Presence  in  the  teaching  of  Thy 
Word;  kindle  in  our  understandings  the  light  of  Thy  truth;  breathe  Thy 
Spirit  upon  us,  that  we  may  know  Thy  law,  and  follow  on  to  know  in  Thy 
Presence  forever.     Am,en. 


PRAYERS.  351 

16. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Ivord  our  Heavenly  Father,  to  enlighten  our  minds 
by  the  spirit  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  see  and  know  the  evils  of  our  sinful 
inheritance,  and  have  power  to  shun  them  as  sins  against  Thee,  O  Lord,  our 
Savior  and  our  God.     Amen. 

17. 

Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  the  Lamp  of  our  way  and  the  Light  of  our  path,  to 
shine  upon  us  even  until  the  perfect  day,  when  we  shall  rise  to  life  immortal, 
and  know  Thee  even  as  Thy  holy  angels  know  Thee,  through  Thy  mercy,  O 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen.  >  =rr;'9]  < 

18. 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  feed  us  with  the  bread  which  cometh 
down  from  heaven,  that  we  may  live  and  not  die;  for  the  bread  which  Thou 
givest  is  life,  and  all  else  is  death;  grant,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  eat  of  this 
bread,  and  live  forever.     Amen. 

19. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  fill  us  with  the  spirit  of  true  repentance,  that 
in  shunning  all  evil  as  sin  against  Thee  our  hearts  may  be  made  new,  and 
our  spirits  strengthened  by  the  truth  of  Thy  Word;  then  shall  we  know  Thee, 
and  love  Thy  law  forever.     Amen. 

20. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  remove  from  us,  by  Thy  mighty  power,  the 
cares  and  anxieties  of  the  world,  that  we  may  acknowledge  Thy  merciful 
Providence,  and  worship  Thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy 
name,  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

21. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  art  our  Father,  Thou  art  our  God;  Thou 
art  the  Rock  of  our  salvation;  in  Thee  alone  is  love,  from  Thee  alone  is  life; 
whosoever  believeth  in  Thee  shall  be  saved;  Thy  kingdom  is  overall,  and 
Thy  mercy  endureth  forever.     Amen. 

22. 

O  Lord,  inspire  our  hearts,  we  pray  Thee,  with  the  power  of  Thy  Word; 
fill  our  understandings  with  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  and  dispose  our  lives  in 
obedience  to  Thy  law;  for  Thy  w^ords  are  spirit,  and  they  are  life,  and  all 
Thy  works  are  done  in  truth.     Amen. 

23. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior,  we  lift  up  our  eyes  unto  Thee  in  adoration  and  wor- 
ship, and  pray  Thee  to  reveal  Thyself  unto  us  in  ever  increasing  light  and 
power,  and  to  strengthen  us,  that  we  may  turn  our  faces  to  Thee,  our  God, 
and  follow  Thee  for  evermore.     Amen. 


352 


PRAYERS. 


24. 

Protect  us,  O  L/ord,  from  the  persuasive  power  of  the  flesh  and  the  de- 
lusive light  of  the  world;  teach  us  to  see  and  discern  between  the  good  and 
the  evil  way,  that  we  may  seek  the  one  and  shun  the  other,  by  Thy  help  and 
power,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  L/ord.     A7nen. 

25. 

Empower  us  from  on  high,  O  Lord,  with  the  grace  of  fidelity  to  Thy 
precepts;  strengthen  our  wavering  footsteps,  that  we  may  walk  steadfastly  in 
Thy  law,  and  praise  Thee  daily  in  our  deeds  of  charity  and  love,  through  Thy 
mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

26. 

O  Lord,  our  Lawgiver  and  Guide,  lead  us  to  love  and  obey  Thy  precepts, 
and  to  delight  in  learning  and  doing  the  truths  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may 
be  gifted  with  intelligence  and  wisdom,  and  bring  forth  fruit  to  Thee  in  Thy 
glory  and  honor,  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

27. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  and  the  glory  of  Thy  Word  enlighten 
us,  enkindling  our  cold  hearts,  and  inspiring  the  pure  and  holy  affection  of 
Thy  truth,  that  we  may  not  worship  Thee  in  the  flesh  alone, -but  in  spirit  and 
in  truth,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name.     Amen. 

28. 

O  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  alone  art  able  to  govern  the  will  of  man  and 
curb  the  desires  of  the  flesh,  grant  Thy  power  to  subdue  the  evil  inclination 
of  our  hearts,  that  we  may  love  Thy  truth,  and  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  com- 
mandments, abiding  in  Thy  love  forever.     Amen. 

29. 

O  Lord,  we  praise  Thee  and  magnify  Thy  name  for  Thy  goodness  and  for 
Thy  wonderful  works;  and  we  beseech  a  continuance  of  Thy  blessings,  which 
are  more  than  we  can  number,  and  are  new  every  moment.  Grant  this,  O 
Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.     Amen. 

30. 

Enable  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  consider  our  evil  meditation  and 
our  wicked  ways,  that  we  may  turn  unto  Thee  alone,  and  receive  power  to  put 
away  our  perverse  inclinations,  and  so  be  made  clean  in  body  and  in  spirit, 
through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

31. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  mercy,  that  we  may  see  and  acknowledge  our 
evils,  and  shun  them  as  sins  against  Thee;  so  shalt  Thou  create  in  us  a  new 
heart  and  a  new  spirit;  for  Thou,  O  Lord,  hast  all  power;  great  are  the  won- 
ders of  Thy  mercy;  and  Thy  truth  abideth  forever.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  353 

32. 

Lord,  be  with  us  all  the  day  long  of  this  troublous  life,  until  the  shadows 
lengthen  and  the  evening  comes,  until  the  busy  world  is  hushed,  and  the 
fever  of  life  is  over,  and  our  work  is  done.  Then  in  Thy  mercy  grant  a  safe 
lodging,  and  a  holy  rest,  and  peace  with  Thee  at  the  last.     Amen. 

33. 

O  Lord,  our  Father  in  heaven,  enkindle,  W'e  beseech  Thee,  the  flame  of 
Thy  love  in  our  hearts,  and  grant  the  light  of  Thy  truth  to  shine  in  our 
minds,  that  the  words  which  we  speak,  and  the  works  which  we  do,  may  look 
to  Thee  and  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom,  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

34. 

O  Lord,  we  confess  before  Thee  our  sins  and  manifold  transgressions, 
beseeching  forgiveness  and  mercy,  imploring  power  and  help  to  walk  in  the 
way  of  Thy  commandments,  that  our  hearts  may  turn  unto  Thee,  and  open 
to  receive  the  blessings  of  Thy  bounteous  mercy  and  grace.     Amen. 

35. 

*0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  deliver  us  from  all  transgression 
against  Thy  commandments,  that  Thy  law  may  be  written  in  our  hearts,  and 
that  Thy  words  may  become  unto  us  the  words  of  eternal  life;  and  that  we 
may  worship  Thee,  our  God,  in  spirit  and  in  truth,  forever.     Amen. 

36. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  reveal  Thyself  unto  us  in  Thine  own  Divine 
Light;  and  to  manifest  Thyself  unto  us  in  Thine  own  Divine  Power,  that  we 
may  see  and  know  the  evil  desires  of  our  hearts,  and  turn  away  from  the 
paths  of  sin  and  death  to  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  truth  forever.     Amen. 

37. 

Most  merciful  Lord,  our  Redeemer  Jesus  Christ,  who  overcame  the  hells, 
and  opened  unto  us  the  gates  of  everlasting  life;  we  pray  Thee  for  the  con- 
tinuance of  Thy  Divine  work,  that  all  who  bear  Thy  name  may  glorify  Thee 
by  a  life  of  obedience  and  use  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom  forever.     Amen. 

38. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  unto  us  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might,  the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  of  the 
fear  of  the  Lord,  that  Thy  law  may  be  written  in  our  hearts,  and  that  in  Zion 
and  Jerusalem  may  be  deliverance  for  all  who  call  upon  Thy  name.     Amen, 

39. 

Come  Thou,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  and  dwell  in  our  midst,  that  the  body 
of  Thy  church  may  be  filled  with  the  spirit  of  Thy  Presence,  and  the  hearts 
of  all  moved  to  deeds  of  humble  repentance,  shunning  all  evil  as  sin  agamst 
Thee,  and  doing  all  things  according  to  Thy  will,  now  and  forever.     Amen. 


354  PRAYERS. 

40. 

O  Lord  God,  our  merciful  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  to 
strengthen  us  in  the  hour  of  spiritual  temptation,  that  we  may  not  yield 
to  infernal  power,  nor  fall  by  the  way;  and  that  we,  being  hurt  bj-  no  assault 
or  persecution,  may  give  thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom  forever. 
Amen. 

41. 

Look  down  in  pit}-  and  compassion  upon  us,  O  Lord,  in  our  spiritual 
weakness  and  infirmity;  and  in  all  the  dangers  that  threaten  our  souls  with 
damnation  and  eternal  death,  stretch  forth  Thy  right  hand,  and  be  Thou  ever 
near,  to  help  and  defend  us,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
Ame7i. 

42. 

Most  merciful  Lord,  who  hast  all  power  over  hell,  and  boldest  it  under 
subjection  to  Thyself,  we  pray  Thee  for  Thy  Divine  Presence  in  the  hour  of 
temptation,  that  the  hosts  of  evil  may  be  turned  back,  and  that  we  may 
obtain  the  victory  in  Thy  name,  and  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

43. 

O  Lord,  our  Father  in  heaven;  teach  us,  we  pray  Thee,  to  love  one 
another  as  Thou  hast  loved  us;  to  be  merciful  as  Thou  art  merciful;  to  for- 
give as  Thou  hast  forgiven;  then  shall  we  follow  Thee  in  all  our  ways,  Thy 
Divine  Word  shall  be  implanted  in  our  hearts,  and  we  shall  love  Thy  name 
forever.     Ame?i. 

44. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  light  of  Thy  Word  to  shine  in  our  dark- 
ness, that  we  may  see  and  acknowledge  our  evils  as  sins  against  Thee,  and  ab- 
hor them  with  our  whole  heart;  and  that,  in  turning  away  from  our  iniquities, 
we  may  be  made  ready  to  enter  into  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,  and  to  abide  wdth 
Thee  forever.     Amen. 

45. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  church,  the  New  Jerusalem,  that  she 
may  be  firmly  established  on  earth,  that  all  men  may  be  enlightened  by  the 
spirit  of  Thy  Word,  and  be  inclined  to  follow  Thee  where  Thou  leadest,  to 
come  unto  Thee  where  Thou  dwellest,  and  live  with  Thee  in  a  life  of  happi- 
ness and  use  forever.     Amen.  • 


PRAYERS.  355 

46. 


O  Ivord,  breathe  into  our  hearts,  we  pray  Thee,  the  love  of  Thy  truth, 
that  we  may  draw  near  unto  Thee,  and  become  Thy  humble  servants,  obeying 
Thy  commandments  in  simplicity  of  heart,  loving  Thee  above  all  things,  and 
Thy  truth  for  its  own  sake,   that  Thou  mayest  enter  into  us.  and  dwell  in 

I   riltlf  r»xX7T1    TxrifVl    nc    fnr-oiTot-  /]  ittatt 


Thine  own  with  us  forever.     Ame7i. 


47. 


We  pray  Thee,  O  Ivord,  for  our  civil  rulers;  may  their  councils  be 
directed  in  Thy  wisdom,  and  their  government  exercised  in  Thy  'fear;  that 
Thy  law  may  reign  in  our  land,  and  justice  be  administered  before  Thee,  for 
the*  good  of  our  common  country,  and  for  the  advancement  of  Thy  heavenly 
kingdom  on  earth  forever.     Ame7i. 

48. 

O  Ivord,  our  support  in  trial  and  temptation,  our  refuge  in  trouble  and 
distress;  deliver  us,  we  pray  Thee,  from  all  the  power  of  the  enemy;  grant 
us  the  defence  of  Thy  Word,  hold  us  in  the  power  of  Thy  right  hand,  teach 
us  Thy  way,  and  lead  us  in  Thy  truth;  make  manifest  Thy  mercy,  O  Ivord, 
and  grant  us  Thy  salvation.     Amen. 

49. 

O  Ivord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  help  us  to  lift  our  eyes  unto  Thee, 
that  we  may  receive  light  to' dispel  the  shadows  of  this  earthly  life;  lead  us 
by  Thy  truth,  gift  us  with  intelligence  and  wisdom,  make  us  humble  and 
content  with  Thy  mercies,  and  guide  our  footsteps,  that  we  may  ascend  to 
Thee  and  receive  eternal  life.     Amen. 

50. 

O  Lord  God,  vSavior  and  Redeemer  of  the  world,  descend  into  our  hearts 
this  day,  and  fill  them  with  Thy  love;  gladden  our  minds  with  Thy  truth; 
help  us  to  see  and  acknowledge  our  sins,  and  by  Thy  power  remove  them 
from  our  lives,  that  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  conjunction  with  Thee,  who 
art  our  Father  and  our  Creator.     Amen. 

51. 

We  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  magnify  Thy  holy  name,  because  Thou 
didst  take  upon  Thee  a  body  of  flesh  and  blood,  to  manifest  Thy  power,  and 
to  redeem  and  save  the  lost;  and  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  confirm  and 
establish  Thy  work  in  the  hearts  of  men,  that  Thy  kingdom  may  prevail 
upon  earth,  and  endure  forever.     Amen. 


356  PRAYERS. 


52. 


We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplications  unto 
Thee,  and  to  dispose  our  hearts  to  seek  the  path  of  everlasting  life,  that  in 
the  midst  of  trial  and  temptation  we  may  be  defended  by  Thy  truth,  and 
safely  led  through  the  toil  and  tribulation  of  this  world  into  Thy  holy  Pres- 
ence, and  dwell  with  Thee  forever.     Amen. 

53. 

We  acknowledge,  O  Lord,  that  without  Thy  Divine  Presence  in  Thy 
glc«-ified  Human  the  church  is  dead,  and  the  way  of  eternal  life  is  closed. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  bless  Thy  church  with  ever  increasing  light  and 
power,  that  we  may  draw  near  to  the  gates  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,  to 
enter  in  and  go  no  more  out  forever.     Amen. 

54. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  shed  abroad  in  Thy  church  the  power  and 
influence  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  our  minds  may  be  illumined  by  the  light 
of  Thy  truth,  and  our  hearts  enkindled  by  the  fire  of  Thy  love;  and  so  we 
shall  be  led  by  Thee,  and  Thou  \x\\\.  shew  us  the  path  of  life,  and  we  shall 
dwell  in  Thy  Presence  for  evermore.     Amen. 

55. 

O  Lord,  Immanuel,  God  with  us,  our  Savior ^nd  Redeemer  Jesus  Christ; 
Thou  art  our  Father  in  the  heavens;  Thou  art  the  Son  of  God  that  came  into 
the  world;  Thou  art  the  Holy  Spirit,  the  Spirit  of  Truth  that  leadeth  unto 
all  truth;  Thou  art  God,  and  Thou  alone,  over  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth, 
and  Thy  kingdom  shall  endure  forever.     Ameti. 

56. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  would  praise  Thee  for  Thy  mere}-  in  coming  to 
deliver  Th}-  people,  and  to  bless  them  with  the  gift  of  eternal  life;  and  we 
would  offer  unto  Thee  the  tribute  of  humble  and  grateful  hearts,  obedient  to 
Thy  \\\\\,  longing  to  do  Thy  service;  for  we  acknowledge  Thee  alone  to  be 
our  God,  our  Savior,  and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

57, 

O  Lord,  we  have  sinned  against  Thee;  we  have  not  obeyed  Th}-  law;  our 
way  is  corrupt  and  defiled;  we  have  cherished  ill  will  against  our  neighbor; 
we  have  not  put  our  trust  in  Thee;  grant  us  Thy  saving  power,  that  we  may 
have  strength  to  do  Thy  wnll;  for  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Father  and  our 
Redeemer;  Thy  name  is  from  everlasting.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  357 

58. 

O  Lord,  Thou  knowest  the  springs  of  our  life;  all  the  thought  of  our 
heart  is  laid  open  before  Thee;  from  Thee  no  secret  is  hid.  Enlighten  our 
minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  see  and  acknowledge  our  secret  sins 
and  open  transgressions,  and  be  made  clean  in  body  and  in  spirit,  by  Thy 
might  and  power,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

59. 

Most  merciful  Lord  God,  our  Savior  and  Deliverer;  lead  us  forth,  we 
pray  Thee,  from  the  bondage  of  our  evils,  and  from  the  dominion  of  the  lusts 
of  the  flesh,  into  the  freedom  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom;  help  us  to  be  worthy 
of  Thy  Divine  guidance  and  blessing,  that  in  a  life  of  devotion  and  service 
we  may  give  glory  to  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

60. 

O  Lord  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  from  Thine  Infinite  love  and  pity 
didst  take  upon  Thee  our  fallen  nature,  and  didst  come  to  redeem  and  save; 
come  now,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  grant  unto  us  the  blessings  of  Thy 
redeeming  work,  that  we  may  bear  fruit  to  Thee  in  works  of  charity  and  love, 
through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ameti. 

61. 

Come  Thou  to  deliver  us,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  and  turn  us  again,  and 
cause  Thy  face  to  shine,  and  we  shall  be  saved;  so  that  being  moved  by  the 
power  of  Thy  Word,  and  gifted  in  Thy  mercy  with  a  sincere  desire  of  repent- 
ance, we  may  go  forth  with  strength  to  fulfill  the  duties  of  our  daily  life, 
shunning  evil  and  doing  good  according  to  Thy  will.     Amen. 

62. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  almighty  and  everlasting  God,  grant  unto  us  that 
our  prayers  may  come  before  Thee  this  day  from  a  sincere  and  humble  heart, 
and  give  us  a  firm  and  unchanging  purpose  to  be  guided  by  Thy  truth;  so 
shall  we  be  made  strong  in  Thy  Word,  and  ever  be  led  in  the  way  of  upright- 
ness and  peace,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

63. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  that  the  spir- 
itual truth  of  Thy  Word  may  enlighten  our  way,  lifting  our  thought  to  Thee, 
moving  our  hearts  to  love  Thy  law  and  do  Thy  will,  leading  us  away  from 
the  seductions  of  the  world,  and  nearer  to  Thee  and  the  life  of  Thy  kingdom, 
where  we  shall  bless  and  praise  Thy  name  for  evermore.     Amen. 


358  PRAYERS. 


64. 


O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  the  living  God,  the  Life  and  Light  of  the 
world,  we  acknowledge  that  without  Thee  we  are  in  total  darkness,  and  that 
we  love  darkness  better  than  light  because  our  deeds  are  evil.  Have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  open  our  eyes  to  see  the  wonders  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may 
know  Th}'  truth,  and  walk  before  Thee  in  uprightness  of  life  all  our  days. 
Atneii. 

65. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  all  power  in  heaven  and  on 
earth,  in  mercy  hear  these  our  supplications  unto  Thee,  and  give  us  strength 
in  the  hour  of  temptation,  that  we  may  resist  the  assault  of  evil  spirits,  and 
that  we  may  be  lifted  up  by  Thy  might,  no  more  to  fall  by  the  way,  or  falter 
in  our  footsteps,  as  we  draw  near  to  the  gates  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 
Amen. 

66. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  we  bow  before  Thee  and  humbly 
acknowledge  our  fallen  condition,  and  our  need  of  Thy  Divine  work  of 
Redemption;  grant  unto  us,  O  Lord,  that  which  Thou  alone  canst  give,  the 
power  to  see  Thee  in  Thy  Word,  and  to  follow  Thee  in  the  path  of  Th}^  com- 
mandments; for  unto  Thee  belongeth  all  the  power  and  the  glory  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

67. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior,  we  beseech  Thee  to  prepare  us,  that  we  may  receive 
Thee  in  heart  and  faith  in  Thy  Second  Coming  to  restore  anew  Thy  church 
upon  earth.  Help  us  to  put  away  self  love  and  the  faith  of  self,  to  repent  of 
the  evils  that  are  our  inheritance,  that' we  may  be  brought  in  Thy  mercy  to 
the  charity  of  heaven,  and  that  we  may  love  and  worship  Thee,  our  Lord,  for 
evermore.     Amen. 

68. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  and  Redeemer;  help  us  to  be  strong  in  the  practice 
of  Thy  precepts,  looking  to  Thee  alone,  and  putting  away  every  unholy 
thought  and  desire;  create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  and  renew  a  firm  spirit  within 
us;  so  shall  Thy  mercy  bring  us  into  the  life  of  charity  and  love,  into  the 
wisdom  that  cometh  from  on  high,  and  into  the  life  that  is  given  by  the  spirit 
of  Thy  Word.     Amen. 

69. 

Come  Thou,  O  Lord,  and  abide  with  us,  that  Thy  church  may  receive 
power  from  on  high,  that  she  may  be  lifted  above  the  sphere  of  the  world 
and  the  power  of  the  flesh,  that  she  may  be  rescued  from  the  hand  of  the 
merciless  destroyer  of  the  souls  of  men,  that  she  may  be  enlightened  by  Thy 
truth,  that  she  may  dwell  in  a  world  of  life  and  light,  and  rejoice  in  prafsing 
Thee  forever.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  359 


70. 


We  pray  Thee,  O  Ivord,  to  look  down  in  mercy  upon  all  who  aie  afflicted 
in  mind  or  in  body;  give  them  patience  in  suffering,  endurance  in  temptation, 
firmness  of  purpose  and  strength  of  will,  that  all  their  trials  and  distresses  may 
be  overruled  in  Thy  Divine  Mercy  for  their  eternal  good,  and  that  thej^  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  Thee,  and  ever  say,  in  fulness  of  heart,  O  Ivord,  Thy 
will  be  done.     Amen. 

71. 

O  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  we  acknowledge  that  Thou  art  our  Creator,  our 
Father,  the  true  <k)d  and  eternal  life;  grant,  O  I/ord,  that  we  may  confess 
Thee  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  the  conduct  of  our  lives,  and  that  we  may 
ever  worship  Thee  in  sincerity  of  heart,  in  singleness  of  purpose,  and  in  all 
humility,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  name  and  the  uplifting  of  Thy  church,  now 
and  evermore.     Amen. 

72. 

O  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  we  beseech  Thee  to  bestow  upon  us  the  fruits  of 
love  and  charity,  and  the  increase  of  faith,  that  w^e  may  glory  in  the  light  of 
Thy  coming,  and  have  power  to  resist  every  infernal  assault;  and  that  meet- 
ing all  temptation  in  a  spirit  of  endurance  and  humble  acknowledgment  of 
Thee,  we  may  rise  from  the  death  of  sin,  and  dwell  in  the  life  and  glory  of 
Thy  Word  forever.     Amen. 

73. 

We  beseech  Thee  in  Thy  mercy,  O  Ivord,  to  reveal  unto  us  the  glory  of 
Thy  Word;  implant  in  us  the  spirit  of  Thy  truth;  cleanse  Thou  the  thought 
of  our  heart  from  all  impurity  and  defilement;  and  grant  us  strength  to  keep 
I'hy  law,  that  we  may  resist  all  evil  suggestion  and  false  imagination; 
whereby,  in  Thy  mefcy,  heaven  shall  be  opened  unto  us,  and  we  shall  dwell 
in  Thy  house  forever.     Amen. 

74. 

Thou  art,  O  Lord,  the  Life  and  Light  of  the  world,  the  Giver  of  all  good, 
the  Fountain  of  all  truth,  our  only  Guide  on  earth,  and  our  only  Rest  in 
heaven;  we  pray  Thee  to  illume  our  minds  with  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  and 
kindle  our  hearts  with  the  warmth  of  Thy  love,  that  we  may  grow  wise  and 
live,  not  from  ourselves,  but  from  Thee,  who  alone  doest  wondrous  things, 
our  Savior,  and  our  God.     Amen. 

75. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  grant  unto  us  the  knowledge  of  Thy 
truth,  that  we  may  put  away  all  unholy  thought  and  sinful  desire;  that  we 
may  w^alk  in  iiprightness  before  Thee,  and  speak  the  truth  in  our  hearts; 
that  we  may  live  in  the  honor  and  fear  of  the  Lord;  and  that  in  a  life  of  daily 
repentance,  we  may  cherish  good  will  to  our  neighbor,  and  love  Thee  our 
Father  and  our  God  forever.     Amen. 


360  PRAYERS. 

76. 

O  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  Almighty  God,  Creator  of  heaven  and 
earth,  Savior  and  Redeemer  of  the  world,  and  who  in  Thine  infinite  lyove 
and  Wisdom  didst  come  to  dwell  among  us  in  the  power  and  glory  of  Thy 
Word;  grant  unto  us  the  light  of  Thy  truth,  and  impart  unto  us  the  power  of 
Thy  Word,  that  we  may  become  new  creatures  in  Thy  sight,  and  walk  in 
newness  of  life  before  Thee  forever.     Amen. 

77. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  comest  with  all  power  to  save  uis 
from  our  sins;  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  breathe  Thy  Hoh'  Spirit  upon  all 
that  are  here  assembled,  that  the  deceits  and  vanities  of  the  world  may  be 
put  away,  that  our  thoughts  may  ascend  to  Thee,  that  our  affections  may  be 
stirred  by  the  power  of  Thy  Word,  and  that  our  lips  may  utter  Thy  praise  in 
sincerity  and  in  truth  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

78. 

Accept,  O  Lord,  the  confession  of  sinful  hearts,  and  hearken  to  the 
prayers  of  Thy  penitent  children;  for  we  have  done  evil  in  Thy  sight,  and 
except  Thy  mercy  take  hold  on  us,  we  cannot  be  delivered;  but  Thou,  O 
Ivord,  art  our  Savior,  and  hast  taught  us  to  hope  in  Thy  Word;  help  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  to  obey  Thy  precepts,  that  we  may  bring  forth  the  fruits  of 
justice,  and  give  glory  to  Thy  holy  name.     Amert. 

79. 

We  bow  before  Thee,  O  Lord  our  Savior,  and  confess  our  sins  and  trans- 
gressions, owning  our  grievous  faults,  and  acknowledging  our  unworthiness 
in  Thy  sight;  and  we  pray  Thee  to  uplift  and  redeem  us  from  this  life  of 
evil,  and  grant  that  we  may  feel  Thy  Divine  presence  and  mercy  in  the 
delights  of  heavenly  love;  then  shall  we  come  before  Thee  with  thanksgiving, 
and  give  glory  to  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Am.en. 

80. 

We  acknowledge,  O  Lord,  that  we  are  unprofitable  servants;  w^eare  weak 
and  ignorant,  and  have  no  power  to  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  commandments; 
but  Thou  art  able  to  enlighten,  Thou  art  able  to  impart  the  power  to  do  Thy 
will.  Lord,  help  us,  lest  we  fall  and  perish  by  the  way;  for  all  our  efforts  are 
feeble,  and  vain  is  the  help  of  man.  O  Lord,  come  with  Thy  saving  help  to 
succor  us,  we  pray  Thee,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.     Amen. 

81. 

Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  prayers  of  Thy  penjtent  servants, 
and  hearken  unto  our  humble  petitions  this  day;  grant  that  we  may  be  set 


PRAYERS.  361 

free  by  Thy  Divine  power  from  the  evils  that  oppress  us;  come  near  unto  us, 
O  Ivord,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  our  prayer;  fill  our  hearts  with  Thy 
presence;  help  us  to  sustain  Thine  approach,  and  make  us  more  and  more 
worthy  of  life  with  Thee  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.     Amen. 

82. 

O  Ivord  our  Savior,  we  draw  near  unto  Thee  in  humble  prayer  to  confess 
our  fallen  state,  and  to  appeal  for  Thy  Divine  aid  and  mercy  in  the  battle  of 
life;  give  us  courage  to  fight  against  our  spiritual  foes,  and  strength  that  we 
may  triumph  in  Thy  name;  send  Thine  angels  to  defend  us,  lest  we  perish  by 
the  way;  and  when  by  Thy  help  the  victory  is  ours,  keep  us,  O  Lord,  in 
peace  and  security,  under  Thy  Divine  protection  forever.     Amen. 

83. 

O  L/ord  God  of  mercy  and  love,  who  hast  given  us  Thy  new  command- 
ment, that  we  should  love  one  another  as  Thou  hast  loved  us;  we  pray  Thee 
to  bestow  upon  us,  while  yet  we  live  on  earth,  a  mind  forgetful  of  ill  will 
to  our  neighbor,  a  conscience  void  of  evil  thought  or  design,  and  a  heart  sin- 
cere in  keeping  Thy  commandments,  that  mutual  love  may  prevail  on  earth, 
and  Thy  heavenly  kingdom  be  established  to  endure  forever.     Amen. 

84. 

O  Lord,  suffer  our  hearts  this  day  to  be  enkindled  with  the  love  of  Thy 
truth,  and  in  Thy  Divine  mercy  make  known  unto  us  all  things  of  our  self 
love  and  love  of  the  world;  suppress,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  the  care  and  anx- 
iety which  are  born  of  the  flesh  and  of  the  unholy  desire  for  earthly  things; 
and  elevate  our  minds  to  the  delight  of  things  eternal,  that  we  may  serve 
Thee  in  all  our  ways,  and  give  glory  to  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

85. 

Accept,  O  L/ord,  we  beseech  Thee,  our  humble  acknowledgment  that 
Thou  alone  art  able  to  guard  and  protect  us  from  the  assault  of  our  spiritual 
foes,  and  from  the  delights  of  our  own  evil  inclinations;  come  near  unto  us, 
O  Ivord,  and  lift  us  up  by  the  might  of  Thy  Divine  power,  that  we  may  be 
freed  from  the  sinful  pleasures  of  the  world,  and  be  brought  into  the  courts 
of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,  to  give  glory  to  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

86. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  Thou 
hast  in  Thy  Second  Coming  laid  open  to  our  view  the  wonders  of  Thy  Word; 
fill  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  the  Spirit  of  Thy  truth,  that  we  may  ever 
guard  and  keep  the  same  free  and  untainted  from  the  pride  of  man;  that  Thy 
Church,  the  New  Jerusalem,  may  be  securely  established  on  earth,  and  be 
conjoined  with  Thee  in  the  power  and  glory  of  Thy  Word  forever.     Amen. 


362  PRAYERS. 

87. 

We  thank  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  it  is  our  privilege  to  come  unto  Thee  to 
receive  Thy  blessing;  we  thank  Thee  that  v/hen  we  thirst  we  may  come  unto 
Thee  and  drink;  and  we  pray  Thee  that  we  maj-  learn  from  Thee  that  Thou 
art  the  only  Source  of  life;  in  Thy  lyight  alone  shall  we  see  light;  lead  us,  O 
Lord,  evermore  to  Thee,  the  living  Fountain  of  waters;  and  grant  unto  us 
that  finally  we  may  dwell  with  Thee  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.     Ame7i. 

88. 

O  Ivord,  our  Father  in  the  heavens,  suffer  Thy  servants  to  come  before 
Thee  this  day  in  humble  supplication  for  Thy  Divine  blessing;  we  confess 
that  we  cannot  resist  the  assault  of  hell  without  Thy  Divine  aid  and  support; 
that  we  cannot  do  anything  good  without  Thee  and  Thy  constant  presence. 
Come  near  unto  us,  O  Lord,  and  nourish  our  spirits  with  the  bread  of  life, 
that  we  may  not  die  in  our  sins,  but  live  to  glorify  Thy  name  forever.     Amen, 


89. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  the  Word  Incarnate,  and  the  Teacher  of  all 
men,  the  God  of  mercy  and  truth,  the  Savior  of  mankind,  and  the  only  way 
to  heaven;  we  pray  Thee  for  the  presence  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  enlighten 
us  in  the  reading  and  hearing  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  hearken  to  the 
voice  of  truth,  that  we  may  ever  be  built  in  Thee,  that  we  may  be  moulded 
to  Thy  Divine  image,  and  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  forever. 
Anie7i. 

90. 

We  humbly  acknowledge,  O  Lord,  that  we  are  weak  and  frail,  and  prone 
to  wander  from  the  path  of  Thy  commandments;  we  pray  Thee  for  strength 
to  resist  our  evil  inclinations,  that  our  hearts  may  be  purified  from  every  evil 
lust,  and  our  thoughts  cleansed  from  all  corrupt  and  impure  suggestion;  and 
we  pray,  O  Lord,  for  understanding,  that  we  may  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy 
Word,  and  follow  Thee  in  the  way  to  eternal  use  and  rest  in  Thy  kingdom. 
Amen. 

91. 

O  Lord,  deliver  us  from  the  vanity  of  the  world  and  the  allurement  of 
the  flesh,  from  the  pride  of  intelligence  and  the  lust  of  power,  from  sordid 
avarice  and  covetous  desire,  from  all  miirmuring  and  discontent,  from  all 
ingratitude  to  Thee  and  to  our  neighbor.  And  we  pray  that  our  hearts  may 
be  disposed  to  forgiveness  and  mercy,  and  that  we  may  live  not  for  ourselves 
alone,  but  for  Thee  and  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom,  now  and  evermore. 
Atnen. 


PRAYERS.  363 

92. 

O  lAird  Jesus  Christ,  our  Father  in  the  heavens;  we  acknowledge  and 
confes.''  that  we  have  transgressed  against  Thy  commandments  times  without 
number,  and  that  there  is  no  health  in  us.  O  Lord,  forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
cause  the  sun  of  Thy  righteousness  to  rise  upon  us  with  healing  in  his  wings; 
that  our  hearts  may  be  warmed  with  the  sunshine  of  Thy  love,  and  that  we 
may  serve  Thee  in  holiness  and  in  righteousness  all  the  days  of  our  life. 
Amen. 

93. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  lyord,  for  Thy  Church,  the  Holy  Jerusalem,  that  she 
may  be  securely  planted  among  the  nations  of  the  earth;  that  she  may  be 
preserved  unmoved  amid  the  storms  and  tempests  of  the  world;  that  she  may 
be  firmly  established  on  the  rock  of  a  living  faith  in  Thee;  and  that  the  gates 
of  hell  may  never  prevail  against  her;  for  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  our  Strength 
and  our  Redeiemer;  Thy  name  is  everlasting,  and  Thy  Word  abideth  forever. 
Amen. 

94. 

O  Ivord,  our  most  gracious  and  merciful  Savior,  we  would  bow  before  Thy 
throne  in  a  humble  and  lowly  spirit,  and  confess  unto  Thee  our  sins,  be- 
seeching the  judgment  of  Thy  justice,  the  mercy  of  Thy  love;  by  our  own 
power  we  cannot  be  saved,  but  we  ask  Thy  Divine  forgiveness,  trusting  in 
Thy  mercy,  and  praying  for  the  presence  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  uplift  and 
redeem  us,  and  to  guide  us  in  the  path  that  leads  to  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 
Ai)ien. 

95. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  all- wise  and  ever  merciful  God,  we  give  Thee 
thanks  for  Thy  Divine  Word,  whereby  Thou  dost  give  life  and  light  to  all 
Thy  creatures,  and  whereby  we  have  the  hope  and  promise  of  eternal  life; 
strengthen  Thou  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  knowledge  of  Thy  truth,  and 
lead  us  by  Thy  mighty  power  to  shun  every  evil  way,  that  we  may  ever 
follow  Thee  in  thought,  word,  and  deed,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name. 
Amen. 

96. 

Almighty  God,  our  Father  in  heaven,  who  by  Thine  incarnation,  and  by 
Thy  glorified  Human,  hast  made  a  new  creation  for  Thyself;  preserve,  we 
pray  Thee,  the  work  of  Thy  mercy;  cleanse  Thou  Thy  church  from  the  stain 
of  sin,  free  her  from  the  bondage  of  death,  that  by  Divine  Power  Thine  ever- 
lasting kingdom  may  be  build ed  in  the  hearts  of  men,  and  the  church  on 
earth  be  made  one  with  the  church  in  heaven,  to  dwell  as  one  before  Thee 
forever.     Amen. 


364  PRAYERS. 

97. 

We  praj'  Thee,  O  Ivord  our  Savior,  for  Thy  Divine  Presence  in  Thy 
Church  to  teach  and  lead  in  the  way  of  heaven;  for  we  confess  that  we  are 
weak  and  ignorant,  and  that  of  ourselves  we  can  do  nothing.  Bless  Thy 
Church,  O  Ivord,  with  knowledge  and  understanding,  and  grant  Thy  protec- 
tion from  the  snares  of  infernal  spirits,  that  our  eyes  may  be  opened  to  see 
Thee  in  the  glories  of  Thy  Word,  and  acknowledge  Thee  as  our  Ivord  and 
our  God.     Amen. 

98. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  Immanuel,  God  with  us,  the  Ivight  of  all 
mankind;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  walk  with  strength  and 
courage  in  the  new  light  of  Thy  Word  which  Thou  hast  revealed  unto  us, 
and  that  this  Thy  light  may  shine  by  faith  in  our  minds,  that  it  may  inspire 
our  hearts  with  love  to  Thee  and  our  neighbor,  and  that  it  may  go  forth  with 
power  into  the  deeds  of  our  daily  life,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ 
our  L/ord.     Amen. 

99. 

O  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  our  High  Priest,  the  true  and  only  Shep- 
herd of  Israel;  we  pray  Thee  for  the  ministers  of  Thy  church,  that  they  may 
be  filled  with  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  that  the}-  may  be  endued 
wdth  power  from  on  high;  that  they  may  be  gifted  with  spiritual  intelligence, 
to  set  forth  the  wonders  of  Thy  living  Word,  and  to  teach  and  lead  men  in 
the  way  of  heaven,  for  the  implanting  of  Thy  church,  and  for  the  glory  of 
Thy  kingdom.     Amen. 

100. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  be  with  us  in  the  hour  of  trial  and  temptation, 
to  strengthen  and  to  uphold,  to  rescue  and  deliver;  for  in  a  spirit  of  humble 
submission  to  Thy  merciful  Providence  we  would  go  forward  with  courage 
and  hope  in  the  way  wherein  Thou  leadest,  putting  away  every  selfish  aim 
and  sinful  desire,  confiding  in  Thee  alone,  and  following  Thee  in  simplicity 
and  sincerity  of  heart  all  the  days  of  our  life,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Avten. 

101. 

We  humbly  bow  before  Thee,  O  Lord  our  Savior  and  our  God,  and  pray 
Thee  to  deliver  us  from  the  bondage  of  sin;  we  acknowledge  that  of  ourselves 
we  are  prone  to  selfish  cares  and  w^orldly  delights,  and  to  every  lust  of  the 
flesh;  we  ask  for  freedom  from  these  enemies  of  our  spiritual  life,  for  the 
ability  to  do  good  to  our  fellow  man,  for  trust  in  Thy  Providence  and  Mercy, 
and  for  the  fruition  of  a  useful  life,  that  Thy  will  may  be  done  on  earth  as  it 
is  done  in  heaven.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  ^  365 

102. 

O  Ivord,  we  confess  our  sins  before  Thee;  our  hearts  indine  to  every 
evil  way;  we  have  nothing  of  our  own  that  is  good;  we  think  nothing  from 
ourselves  that  is  true;  from  Thee  alone  are  we  able  to  desist  from  evil  and 
do  the  uses  of  life;  it  is  of  Thy  merc}-  alone  that  we  are  saved.  Grant  unto 
us,  O  L/ord,  that  we  may  humbly  believe  that  which  we  profess,  and  love 
that  which  we  do,  whatsoever  may  be  according  to  Thy  Divine  Will  and 
Thy  Divine  Law.     Amai. 

103. 

O  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  who  in  Thine  own  Divine  Person  didst  fulfill  the 
law  and  the  prophets;  we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  unto  us  the  power  to  keep 
Thy  commandments,  that  all  self  love,  all  hatred  and  revenge,  and  every 
evil  desire,  may  be  removed  from  our  hearts,  and  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth 
as  it  is  done  in  heaven;  that  in  humility,  and  with  forgiveness  for  all  men, 
we  may  receive  from  Thee  our  daily  bread,  and  ascribe  unto  Thee  all  power 
and  glory  forever.     Amen. 

104. 

O  Ivord,  our  Savior,  we  would  come  before  Thee  with  penitent  hearts  to 
acknowledge  our  sins,  and  to  ask  Thy  Divine  aicj  in  our  effort  to  walk  in  Thy 
truth;  for  without  Thy  constant  presence  and  help,  we  cannot  rise  above  our 
low  estate  into  the  realms  of  heavenly  life.  Grant  Thy  Divine  assistance, 
O  Lord,  that  we  may  have  power  from  Thee  to  forsake  the  evil  and  choose 
the  good,  and  to  come,  through  Thy  mercy,  into  an  abiding  faith  in  Thee,  our 
Father  and  our  God.     Amen. 

105. 

O  Lord,  we  have  wandered  from  Thy  way;  we  have  offended  against  Thy 
law;  we  have  cherished  evil  lust  and  sinful  desire;  we  have  yielded  to  the 
cares  and  anxieties  of  the  world;  we  are  not  content  with  our  lot;  our  heart 
is  cold  and  our  faith  is  weak;  we  supplicate  Thy  mercy  and  forgiveness; 
grant  us  the  power  to  turn  aside  from  our  sinful  ways,  that  we  may  follow 
Thee  by  acts  of  daily  repentance,  in  a  life  of  obedience  to  Thy  law,  from  this 
time  forth  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

106. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  and  Redeemer,  instill  into  Thy  servants  the  fear  of 
Thy  law,  that  with  a  willing  heart  we  may  obey  Thy  commandments.  But 
we  need  Thine  uplifting  hand,  O  Lord,  and  the  mercy  of  Thine  infinite  love; 
for  without  Thy  gracious  help  we  would  be  lost  forever.  Add  unto  Thy 
manifold  blessings,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  continued  presence  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  by  the  power  of  Thy  Word  we  may  be  made  pure  and  undefiled, 
and  walk  in  Thy  sight  evermore.     Amen. 


366  ^  PRAYERS. 

107. 

O  Lord  God,  we  bow  before  Thee  in  humble  supplication,  beseeching 
Thee  for  help  and  power  to  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy  commandments;  for 
Thou  art  the  Author  of  our  life,  and  our  eternal  salvation;  and  we  beseech 
Thee  to  be  with  us  now,  O  Lord,  and  lead  us  to  receive  Thee  with  open 
hearts,  and  to  learn  of  Thee,  that  we  may  not  abide  in  the  tents  of  wicked- 
ness, but  consecrate  our  lives  to  the  service  of  Thy  kingdom,  and  give  glory 
to  Thy  holy  name,  O  Lord  most  High.     Amen. 

108. 

We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  order  our  steps  in  Thy  Word,  that  no  in- 
iquity may  have  dominion  over  us;  give  us  strength  against  our  inward  foes, 
and  mercifully  protect  us  from  the  powers  of  darkness;  deliver  us  from  self- 
will,  pride,  and  all  vain  imagination;  from  prejudice,  blindness,  and  hard- 
ness of  heart;  save  us  from  the  rejection  of  Th\"  truth,  and  from  every 
perverse  and  sinful  way;  lead  us,  O  Lord,  and  teach  us,  that  our  will  may 
not  be  done,  but  Thine,  O  Lord,  forever.     Aniett. 

109. 

O  Lord  God,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  art  our  Deliverer,  Thou  art 
our  God;  Thou  art  all-wise  and  all-merciful.  Thou  hast  all  power;  Thou  alone 
art  able  to  overcome  the  evil  inclination  of  our  hearts,  and  remove  the  power 
of  hell  within  us;  left  to  ourselves,  we  can  do  nothing  that  is  good;  trusting 
in  our  own  strength,  we  cannot  be  saved.  Draw  near  unto  us,  O  Lord,  and 
fill  us  wnth  the  Spirit  of  Th}'  Presence,  that  we  may  confess  Thee  as  our  God, 
and  worship  Thee  in  heart  and  life  forever.     Amen. 

110. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  who  in  Thine  infinite  mercy  didst 
overcome  death  and  hell  for  us;  lead  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  fulfill  Thy  Re- 
demption in  our  lives,  by  taking  up  our  cross  daily  and  following  Thee  in  a 
life  of  repentance;  strengthen  Thou  our  purpose  to  put  away  everything  that 
defileth,  or  worketh  abomination,  or  maketh  a  lie;  lead  us  to  renounce  the 
lusts  of  self  and  the  world,  that  we  may  become  worthy  of  Thy  kingdom, 
•j-nd  give  glory  to  Thee  in  a  life  of  eternal  use.     Amen. 

111. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  art  our  Creator  and  Preserver,  Thou  hast  all 
power,  all  wisdom,  and  all  knowledge;  Thy  love  is  infinite,  and  Thy  wa}-^  is 
perfect;  Thy  counsel  is  just,  and  Thy  mercy  is  everlasting;  and  Thou  art, 
O  Lord,  ever  near  the  humble  and  penitent  heart,  to  comfort  and  sustain,  to 
strengthen  and  deliver;  for  Thou  art  our  God  and  our  Redeemer,  the  light 
of  our  life,  and  the  only  way  to  heaven;  Thou  art  our  faith  and  our  hope, 
pur  firm  foundation,  and  our  exceeding  great  reward.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  367 


112. 


We  confess  before  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  Savior,  in  humility  of  heart,  that 
we  are  sinners  in  Thy  sight,  and  that  without  Thy  presence  and  mercy  our 
souls  would  perish  in  eternal  death;  we  implore  Thy  help  and  Thy  Divine 
power  to  save;  protect  us  from  the  cunning  and  device  of  them  that  would 
destroy  our  souls;  grant  us  light  from  heaven,  that  we  may  see  and  know 
their  ways  of  darkness,  and  have  power  to  resist,  that  we  may  turn  to  Thee, 
who  art  our  help  and  strength,  our  L/ord  and  our  God.     Amen. 

113. 

O  Ivord,  we  acknowledge  that  our  iniquity  is  great  in  Thy  sight,  and  that 
our  sins  are  without  number;  and  we  call  upon  Thee  to  make  known  unto  us, 
in  Thy  mercy,  the  hidden  evils  of  our  hearts,  that  by  Thy  power  we  may  put 
them  away  and  be  cleansed;  for  Thou  knowest  our  most  secret  thoughts,  and 
all  pur  hidden  ways  are  before  Thee.  Stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  arm,  O  Lord, 
and  uplift  Thy  fallen  children;  make  us  pure  in  spirit,  that  we  may  ever 
magnify  Thy  holy  name  in  the  service  of  Thy  kingdom.     Amen. 

114. 

O  Ivord  God  of  our  fathers.  Thou  art  God  in  heaven,  and  rulest  over  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth;  and  in  Thy  hand  is  power  and  might,  so  that  none  is 
able  to  withstand  Thee.  O  our  God,  wilt  not  Thou  judge  our  enemies?  for 
we  have  no  might  against  the  great  troop  that  cometh  against  us;  neither 
know  we  what  to  do;  but  our  eyes  are  upon  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God.  Save 
us,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  gather  us  from  among  the  nations,  that  we  may 
give  thanks  unto  Thy  holy  name,  and  triumph  in  Thy  praise.     Amen. 

115. 

Most  merciful  Lord  God,  who  in  Thy  Second  Coming  hast  manifested 
Thyself  unto  us  in  the  power  and  glory  of  Thy  Word;  open  the  eyes  of  those 
that  sit  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death,  that  they  may  see  Thy  truth, 
and  acknowledge  Thee  in  Thy  Divine  Human  as  the  God  of  heaven  and 
earth,  our  Lord  and  Savior  Jesus  Christ;  and  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  all 
who  confess  Thee,  and  call  upon  Thy  name,  may  rise  and  walk  in  the  light 
of  Thy  countenance,  and  glory  in  the  power  of  Thy  Word  forever.     Amen. 

116. 

O  Lord,  our  Father  and  Protector,  we  humbly  offer  unto  Thee  the  tribute 
of  a  thankful  heart,  and  the  sacrifice  of  a  willing  spirit,  for  we  acknowledge 
Thee  alone  to  be  our  God;  and  we  would  forsake  the  prince  of  this  world, 
and  the  gods  of  the.  nations,  to  worship  Thee  alone.  Help  us,  O  Lord,  to 
give  up  the  delights  of  self  and  the  world  without  bitterness  or  regret,  and  to 
come  into  the  joy  of  a  heavenly  life,  that  we  may  give  our  souls  unto  Thee,  and 
the  work  of  our  hands  to  the  upbuilding  of  Thine  eternal  kingdom.     Amen. 


368  PRAYERS. 

117. 

O  Lord,  we  have  fallen  away  from  Thee;  we  have  departed  from  the  pre- 
cepts of  Thy  Word;  we  have  loved  the  ways  of  the  world;  we  have  indulged 
the  desires  of  the  flesh;  we  have  coveted  that  which  is  not  our  own;  we  have 
thought  ill  of  our  neighbor;  we  have  been  impatient  with  the  ways  of  the 
Ivord;  we  are  in  bondage  to  sin,  and  are  guilty  in  Thy  sight;  have  mercy 
upon  us,  O  Lord;  pardon  our  iniquities,  and  fill  us  with  the  spirit  of  Thy 
Word,  that  we  may  forsake  all  and  follow  Thee,  and  obey  Thy  voice  forever. 
Amen. 

118. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer,  remove  from  us,  we  pray  Thee,  the  enemies 
that  beset  our  path;  enlighten  our  minds  by  Thy  truth,  that  we  may  recog- 
nize our  hidden  foes;  make  us  to  see  the  real  obstacles  that  prevent  the 
gro'VN'th  of  spiritual  life  within  us;  give  us  strength  to  abide  by  the  true  faith 
and  the  worship  of  the  true  God;  protect  us  when  the  enticement  of  evil 
would  lead  us  away  from  Thee;  and  bring  us,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  mercy,  to  the 
promised  land  of  prosperity  and  use,  where  Thou  alone  art  King  and  Ruler 
over  all.     Amen. 

119. 

Come,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  Savior,  and  reveal  Thj^self  unto  us 
in  the  power  and  glory  of  Thy  Word,  that  Thy  Church,  the  New  Jerusalem, 
may  be  builded  on  the  earth;  and  when  foes  within  and  without  would 
invade  and  endeavor  to  destroy,  then  wnlt  Thou,  O  Lord,  manifest  Thy  pres- 
ence and  Thy  power  to  protect  and  deliver,  to  guard  and  to  guide  in  the  path 
of  peace  and  safety;  then  shall  Thy  Church  be  preserved,  and  become  the 
blessing  and  crown  of  the  ages,  the  everlasting  seminary  of  Thy  heavenly 
kingdom.     Amen. 

120. 

Most  holy  Lord  God,  we  bow  ourselves  before  Thee  and  acknowledge 
that  we  are  miserable  sinners,  transgressors  against  Thy  law,  inclined  to 
every  evil  way;  but  Thy  tender  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  great,  and  Thou  art  ever 
ready  to  hear  the  cr}-  of  them  that  grieve  because  of  sin ;  we  would  turn  our 
faces  now  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  would  beseech  Thee  to  cleanse  our  defile- 
ment by  the  power  of  Thy  Word;  and  give  us  strength  to  resist,  and  courage 
to  go  forward  in  the  path  of  life,  we  pray  Thee,  in  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

121. 

We  bow  in  lowliness  and  fear,  O  Lord,  before  the  tribunal  of  Thy 
justice,  and  ask  Thy  forgiveness  and  the  removal  of  our  sins;  for  we  would 
be  uplifted  and  saved  from  the  evils  that  make  us  unworthy  of  Thy  pres- 


PRAYERS.  369 

ence,  that  rob  us  of  the  delight  of  a  heavenly  life,  and  lead  us  away  from 
the  worship  of  the  true  God.  Inspire  our  acts  with  charity,  O  Lord,  and 
gift  us  with  the  light  of  intelligence,  that  we  may  be  glad  in  obedience  to 
Thy  Word,  rejoicing  in  Thy  truth,  and  following  Thee  in  the  life  that  leads 
to  heaven.     Amen. 

122. 

O  Ivord,  our  vSavior,  our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide;  grant,  we  beseech 
Thee,  a  measure  of  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy,  that  we  may  love  one 
another  as  Thou  hast  loved  us;  that  we  may  be  brothers  in  the  truth,  friends 
in  adversity,  companions  in  affliction,  knit  together  by  the  bonds  of  heavenly 
charity,  and  that  with  one  accord  we  may  look  to  Thee  for  all  the  light  of 
life;  for  we  would  be  led  by  Thee  alone  in  the  path  of  righteousness  and 
truth  to  the  fold  where  Thou  art  the  only  Shepherd  of  Israel,  our  Father 
and  our  Ivord.     Amen. 

123. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer,  suffer  us  to  kneel  before  Thee  in  humble  prayer 
and  supplication;  for  our  transgressions  are  great,  and  we  are  unworthy  of 
Thy  Divine  forgiveness;  but  we  would  ask  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  help,  that 
we  may  escape  from  the  paths  of  wickedness,  nevermore  to  walk  therein. 
Be  gracious  unto  us,  O  Lord,  and  look  down  upon  Thy  servants,  that  we  may 
live;  uplift  us  by  the  power  of  Thy  truth,  and  redeem  us  by  Thy  might,  that 
we  may  enter  into  Thy  courts  with  praise,  and  into  Thy  habitations  with 
thanksgiving.     Amen. 

124. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  who  hast  granted  unto  us  the  truth  of  Thy 
Word  to  shine  in  the  midst  of  our  darkness,  and  who  fillest  us  with  'the 
power  to  keep  Thy  commandments;  hear  our  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  send  down 
upon  us  the  fulness  of  Thy  mercy  and  compassion;  be  Thou  ever  present 
with  us  to  protect  us  in  temptation,  and  to  deliver  us  from  every  assault  and 
crafty  invention  of  the  enemy;  may  we  never  yield  to  evil  power  and  cunning 
device;  for  it  is  Thine  to  rescue  and  deliver,  Thine  to  pity  and  save,  O  most 
merciful  Lord.     Amen. 

125. 

Lead  us,  O  Lord,  to  love  the  bread  of  eternal  life  as  the  daily  sustenance 
of  our  souls;  bring  us  to  the  living  F'ountain  of  waters,  that  Thou  mayest  re- 
fresh and  quicken  us,  helping  us  to  receive  Thy  gift  by  a  willing  sacrifice  of 
this  world's  life.  And  we  pray,  O  Lord,  that  the  children  also,  which  Thou 
hast  given  us,  may  be  guarded  and  nourished,  and  learn  to  love  Thy  Word, 
that  these  Thy  lambs  ma}'  become  sheep  of  Thy  pasture.  Feed  us  one  and 
all,  our  Father,  and  prepare  us  to  enter  into  Thy  heavenly  sheepfold,  to  go 
no  more  out  forever.     Amen. 


370 


PRAYERS. 


126. 

Lord  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  hast  given  Thy  Word  to  be  a  lamp 
unto  our  feet,  and  a  light  unto  our  path;  descend,  we  beseech  Thee,  into  oui 
minds,  and  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  enlighten  us  in  the  truths  of  eternal  life;  lead 
us,  O  Ivord,  by  a  knowledge  of  Thy  Word  to  a  life  of  order  and  use;  cast  away 
from  us  the  errors  of  human  thought  and  ways,  and  grant  that  we  may  be 
steadfast  in  our  journey  out  of  the  darkness  and  night  of  this  world  into  the 
day  of  heaven,  where  we  shall  dwell  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  for- 
ever.    Amen. 

127. 

O  Ivord,  our  merciful  Heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee  thanks  that  Thou 
hast  revealed  Thyself  to  Thine  erring  creatures,  by  coming  to  us  in  our  low 
estate,  and  offering  us  the  protection  of  Thy  holy  arm,  and  the  healing 
power  of  Th\'  mercy;  and  we  humbly  pray  Thee  to  keep  us  in  the  way  of  Thy 
statutes,  leading  us  to  observe  Thy  law  wdtli  the  whole  heart.  May  we  be 
mindful  of  Thy  nearness  in  all  that  we  do,  so  that  in  holy  fear  we  may  so 
conduct  our  lives  that  Thy  \dll  may  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  done  in 
the  heavens.     Amen. 

128. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  our  Father  in  the  heavens,  who  came 
into  the  world  to  save  us  from  our  sins,  that  we  might  not  perish  in  eternal 
death;  reveal  now  Thy  mercy  unto  us,  O  lyord,  and.  breathe  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  upon  us,  that  the  deceits  and  vanities  of  the  world  being  put  away, 
our  hearts  may  be  lifted  up,  and  our  thoughts  ascend  to  Thee  in  the  light 
and  glory  of  Thy  Word;  for  Thou  alone  art  holy,  and  all  things  of  our  own 
are  evil  in  Thy  sight;  but  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  great,  and  the  truth  of 
Thy  Word  is  forever.     Amen. 

129. 

O  Lord,  we  acknowledge  that  we  need  Thy  mercy  every  hour,  that  we 
are  prone  to  look  to  the  things  of  earth  alone,  and  not  to  the  verities  of  Thy 
heavenly  kingdom;  ^\dthout  Thy  sustaining  help  we  are  quickly  led  into  the 
paths  of  rebellion  against  Thy  wnll.  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
the  light  of  Thy  wisdom,  the  warmth  of  Thy  love,  and  the  strength  of  Thy 
presence,  that  we  may  be  moved  to  serve  Thee  with  faithfulness  of  heart, 
and  be  brought  to  the  felicity  of  eternal  life,  by  Thy  might  and  power,  O 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

130. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  we  acknowledge  our  low  and  fallen 
state,  and  that  we  have  wandered  far  away  from  Thee,  and  from  the  perfect 
work  of  Thy  creation;  look  down  in  mercy,  and  turn  away  our  transgressions 


PRAYERS.  371 

from  us,  for  we  are  weak  and  helpless,  and  without  Thee  can  do  nothing. 
But  we  would  pray  for  the  desire  to  keep  Thy  commandments,  and  the  will 
to  follow  Thee  wherever  Thou  dost  lead;  and  then  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt 
breathe  into  our  nostrils  the  breath  of  life,  and  we  shall  live  and  bless  Thee 
in  Thy  kingdom  forever.     Atncn. 

131. 

O  Ivord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  art  the  Iveader  and  Nourisher  of  Thy 
Church;  we  pray  Thee  for  the  prosperity  of  Thy  New  Jerusalem,  beseeching 
Thee  to  come  unto  the  sons  of  men  in  the  power  and  glory  of  Thy  Word. 
And  we  pray  Thee  this  day  to  strengthen  our  hands  in  the  doing  of  Thy  com- 
mandments, to  gladden  our  hearts  in  the  joy  of  Thy  truth,  and  to  implant  in 
us  the  spirit  of  Thy  works,  that  our  lives  may  speak  of  Thee,  that  we  may 
blossom  as  a  fruitful  land,  and  be  gathered  at  the  day  of  Thy  harvest  into 
Thine  everlasting  kingdom.     Avien. 

132. 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  God  of  all  the  armies  of  heaven,  we  bow  before  Thee 
in  humble  acknowledgment  that  we  need  Thy  constant  help  in  the  battle  of 
life,  that  without  Thine  almighty  aid  we  cannot  but  fall  before  the  assaults 
of  hell.  Arouse  in  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  the  love  of  righteousness  and  truth, 
lead  us  to  sincere  and  earnest  repentance;  for  we  look  unto  Thee  alone  for 
strength  in  the  combat,  for  victory  over  our  secret  sins  and  open  transgres- 
sions, and  over  the  evil  spirits  who  inspire  them.  O  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed 
is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Thee.     Amen. 

133. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  guide  us  in  the  path  that  leads  to  the 
heavenly  land  of  promise,  and  grant  that  we  may  go  forward  step  by  step 
therein;  help  us  to  overcome  the  enemies  that  beset  our  way,  and  to  cast  out 
the  foes  that  hate  Thy  holy  name.  Suffer  us  to  come  ever  nearer  to  Thy 
Divine  perfection;  but  save  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  belief  that  we 
can  ever  be  as  Thou,  for  Thou  alone  art  perfect.  Bring  us,  O  Lord,  into 
the  plenty  and  peace  of  heaven,  into  the  uses  and  joys  of  eternal  life,  we 
pray  Thee  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.     Avien. 

134. 

O  Lord  our  Heavenly  Father,  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  and  the  eternal 
Guardian  of  Thy  Church,  who  teachest  our  hands  to  war  and  our  fingers  to 
fight;  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  power  to  resist  the  foes  of  our  spiritual 
household,  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  the  enemies  of  Thy  kingdom,  and 
that  Thine  excellence  may  be  established  within  us;  for  w^e  confess  that  of 
ourselves  we  have  no  power  to  meet  the  assaults  of  the  wicked,  and  that  we 
need  Thy  constant  help.  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  our  High  Tower  and  our  Deliv- 
erer, our  strength  and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 


5y2  PRAYERS. 

135. 

O  Thou  ever  present  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  and  our  eternal  support 
in  a  righteous  life;  kindle  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  a  desire  for  Thy 
Truth;  inspire  us  to  receive  Thee  in  Thy  Word,  wherein  Thou  hast  come  to 
bless  us  with  the  joys  of  heaven;  help  us  to  resist  all  indifference  toward  the 
things  of  eternal  life;  sustain,  O  Lord,  our  effort  to  put  away  all  contempt 
for  the  means  of  our  salvation;  open  Thou  our  hearts  and  rninds,  that  we 
may  embrace  Thy  Truth  in  sincere  obedience,  and  that  we  may  ever  give  our 
loyal  allegiance  to  Thy  Church  on  earth.     AmeJi. 

136. 

O  Lord,  most  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  anger  and  of  infinite  kind- 
ness; draw  near  unto  us,  we  pray  Thee,  that  we  may  receive  the  life-giving 
warmth  of  Thy  Divine  Love;  clothe  us  with  Thy  Truth,  that  we  may  be  fitted 
to  receive  Thee  at  Thy  coming;  suppress,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  evil  fires  that 
consume  our  spiritual  life,  that  we  may  not  despise  Thee,  or  hate  our  fellow 
men;  that  we  may  have  thought  and  consideration  for  one  another;  that  we 
may  receive  charity  in  our  hearts,  have  faith  in  Thy  Divine  Providence,  and 
"give  glory  to  Thee  in  a  life  of  use  forever.     Amen. 

137. 

Redeem  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  hand  of  our  spiritual 
enemies,  from  the  oppression  of  infernal  spirits;  save  us  from  our  own  lusts, 
from  the  pride  of  man  and  the  vanity  of  the  world,  from  all  selfish  gratifica- 
tion and  pleasure;  help  us  to  shun  impatience,  anxiety,  and  all  distrust  of 
Thy  Providence,  for  we  would  commit  all  things  into  Thy  gracious  hands. 
And  when,  by  Thy  might  and  power,  we  shall  be  delivered  from  the  snares 
of  evil,  lead  us,  O  Father,  into  the  company  of  those  who  love  the  ways  of 
heavenly  use  in  the  peace  of  Thy  kingdom.     Amen. 

138. 

O  Lord  God,  Thou  art  merciful  and  just;  there  is  wisdom  in  all  Thy 
ways;  Thou  visitest  the  evil  and  the  good;  Thou  makest  Thy  rain  to  descend 
upon  the  just  and  the  unjust.  Neither  wilt  Thou  destroy  the  righteous  wnth 
the  wicked.  Far  be  it  from  Thee  to  do  after  this  manner,  to  slay  the  right- 
eous with  the  wicked.  Shall  not  the  Judge  of  all  the  earth  do  right?  Thy 
salvation,  O  Lord,  is  unto  all  that  walk  in  uprightness;  Thou  savest  all 
w^ho  shun  the  wfcked  path  and  learn  of  Thee.  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
be  upon  us,  according  as  we  hope  in  Thee.     Amen. 

139, 

O  Lord  God  Almighty,  strengthen  us  in  Thy  Word,  and  awaken  spiritual 
life  within  us;  descend,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  dwell  with  us  in  the  holiness 
of  Thy  Divine  Presence,  keeping  us  steadfast  in  the  regenerate  life,  in  loyalty 


PRAYERS.  .  373 

to  Thy  Church  and  her  teachings,  and  in  the  daily  life  of  repentance;  support 
us  in  our  effort  to  understand  Thy  truth,  and  lead  us  into  the  good  of 
heavenly  happiness.  Add,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  the  bounties  Thou  hast  already 
bestowed,  for  without  Thy  perpetual  care  and  sustenance  we  cannot  overcome 
the  powers  of  evil  and  attain  unto  life  eternal.     AineJi. 

140. 

We  confess  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  need  Thy  strength  and  support 
at  all  times,  in  trouble  and  temptation,  in  peace  and  victory,  and  that  from 
Thee  alone  do  we  have  life  and  power;  help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to  order 
our  lives,  that  we  may  be  governed  in  all  things  by  the  laws  of  Thy  heavenly 
kingdom,  looking  to  Thee  alone,  while  doing  good  to  our  neighbor;  that  we 
may  be  endowed  with  wisdom  and  intelligence,  and  with  all  the  graces  and 
blessings  of  angelic  life;  we  ask  this,  O  Lord,  knowing  that  Thou  givest  of 
Thy  bounty  to  all  who  stay  their  lives  on  Thee.     Amen. 

141. 

Most  merciful  Lord,  we  have  turned  away  from  Thee  into  the  paths  of 
error  and  sin;  we  have  followed  the  devices  of  our  own  hearts;  we  have 
transgressed  against  Thy  law,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed;  we  have  wandered 
from  Thy  commandments;  we  have  yielded  to  thfe  allurements  of  the  world 
and  the  flesh;  we  have  neglected  the  works  of  repentance;  we  have  re- 
belled against  Thy  merciful  Providence.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  and  deliver 
us  from  our  sins;  strengthen  us  in  all  good,  and  bring  us  into  everlasting 
life,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

142. 

O  Lord  our  God,  who  travellest  in  the  multitude  of  Thy  strength,  look 
down  in  pity  and  compassion  upon  us  Thy  weak  and  sinful  creatures;  for- 
sake us  not,  O  Lord;  lead  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the  might  of  Thy  Divine 
Truth,  and  let  Thy  glory  shine  upon  Thy  servants.  We  acknowledge  that 
we  are  not  worthy  of  the  least  of  all  Thy  mercies;  but  Thou,  O  Lord,  art 
gracious  and  full  of  compassion,  and  we  implore  Thee  to  let  Thy  loving 
kindness  and  Thy  truth  continually  preserve  us;  protecting  us  from  all  evil, 
&Qd  bringing  us  into  the  joy  and  use  of  eternal  life.     Amen. 

143. 

O  Lord  God  of  Israel,  there  is  no  God  like  unto  Thee  in  .  heaven  above 
or  on  earth  beneath,  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  with  Thy  servants 
that  walk  before  Thee  with  all  their  heart;  and  now,  O  Lord,  we  make  our 
humble  prayer  and  supplication  unto  Thee,  confessing  our  great  sins,  and 
imploring  Thy  mercy;  hear  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  heaven.  Thy  dwelling  place, 
and  forgive,  and  do  unto  us  as  seemeth  good  in  Thy  .sight;  give  to  every  man 
according  to  his  ways,  whose  heart  Thoi  knowest;  for  Thou,  even  Thou 
alone,  knowest  the  hearts  of  all  the  children  of  men.     Aifieti. 


374 


PRAYERS. 


144. 


We  acknowledge  Thee,  O  Ivord,  to  be  our  God  and  Savior;  Thine  ii' 
all  power  in  heaven  and  on  earth,  and  with  Thee,  O  Lord,  is  love  and  merc)'; 
but  we  are  miserable  sinners  in  Thy  sight;  our  iniquities  are  more  than  we 
can  number,  we  are  fallen  in  the  dust  and  darkness  of  death,  and  are 
not  able  to  rise  again;  but  Thou,  O  lyord,  art  able  to  lift  us  up;  Thou  art 
able  to  rescue  and  deliver;  come  Thou,  our  Father,  and  reveal  Tliy  mercy, 
that  we  may  rise  in  the  strength  of  Thy  might,  and  walk  before  Thee 
with  gladness  of  heart  in  the  land  of  the  living.     Ainen. 

145. 

O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  be  ever  with  us  in  temptations,  to  guard 
and  protect  us  from  our  evils;  for  without  Thee,  and  Thine  ever-abiding 
presence,  we  are  a  constant  prey  to  our  own  self  will  and  pride.  We  would 
surrender  ourselves,  O  Lord,  to  Thy  gracious  leading;  for  we  acknowledge 
that  we  are  not  able  to  guide  our  own  footsteps  or  walk  by  ourselves  alone; 
but  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  able  to  point  the  way  and  lead  therein.  Be  Thou  our 
Guide  and  our  Strength,  and  go  Thou  with  us  in  all  the  long  and  narrow  way 
that  leadeth  unto  life,  we  pray  Thee  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.     Amen. 

146. 

We  look  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  our  Savior  and  Protector,  for  the  hope 
of  eternal  life;  guard  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  dangers  that  beset  our 
pathway  through  this  world's  labor,  trial,  and  sin;  bring  us  into  a  steadfast 
purpose  to  walk  in  the  way  to  heaven;  give  us  strength  to  endure  even  to 
the  end.  And  help  us,  O  Lord,  so  to  order  our  steps  in  Thy  Word,  that 
when  we  ascend  on  high,  we  may  enter  with  everlasting  joy  into  that  com- 
munion of  angels  and  men,  by  which  Thou  wilt  preserve  Thy  Church,  and 
lead  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  to  rejoice  in  Thy  name.     Amen. 

147. 

O  Lord,  our  blessed  R.edeemer,  v»^e  humbly  bow  before  Thee  in  confession 
of  our  sins,  and  in  pra}'er  for  deliverance  by  Thy  might  and  power;  we  ask 
Thine  aid,  that  we  may  open  our  hearts  to  Thy  merciful  leading;  help  us  to 
put  away  our  selfishness  and  hard-heart edness,  our  wilfulness  and  pride,  that 
we  may  be  cleansed  of  all  that  is  opposed  to  heavenly  love  and  charity;  enable 
us  to  order  our  lives  in  Thy  Truth,  to  be  governed  in  all  things  by  Thy  pre- 
cepts, to  overthrow  the  dominion  of  evil,  and  humbly  to  submit  in  all  things 
to  the  guidance  of  Thy  merciful  Providence,  now  and  forever.     Amen. 

148. 

O  Lord,  though  our  iniquities  testify  against  us,  do  Thou  for  Thy  name's 
sake  save  us;  for  our  backslidings  are  many,  and  we  have  sinned  against 
Thee.  O  Thou  Hope  of  Israel,  the  Savior  thereof  in  time  of  trouble,  why 
shouldest  Thou  be  as  a  stranger  in  the  land,  and  as  a  wayfaring  man  that 


PRAYKRS. 


375 


turneth  aside  to  tarry  for  a  night  ?  Why  shouldest  Thou  be  as  a  man  astonied, 
as  a  mighty  man  that  cannot  save  ?  yet  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  in  the  midst  of 
us,  and  we  are  called  by  Thy  name;  O  leave  us  not;  and  we  shall  wander 
no  more,  and  shall  refrain  our  feet  from  our  evil  ways  forever.     Amen. 

149. 

O  Lord  our  God,  we  bow  before  Thee  in  humility  and  fear;  for  our 
iniquities  are  increased  upon  us,  and  our  trespass  is  grown  up  unto  heaven. 
And  now,  O  Lord,  what  shall  we  say?  seeing  that  we  have  forsaken  Thy 
commandments,  and  done  evil  in  Thy  sight.  But  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  right- 
eous. Thy  loving  kindness  is  unlo  all  the  sons  of  men,  and  we  hope  in  Thy 
mercy.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  grace  of  Thy  Divine  Presence,  that  we 
may  be  moved  to  a  diligent  repentance,  that  we  may  abide  in  Thy  truth  all 
our  days,  and  become  worthy  children  of  our  Father  in  heaven.     Amen. 

ISO. 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  openest  the  eyes  of  the  blind  and  the 
ears  of  the  deaf;  we  pray  Thee  to  take  away  from  us,  and  from  all  who  would 
be  Thy  children,  the  unwillingness  to  be  led  by  Thee  alone;  grant  that  we 
may  love  and  desire  the  truth  which  Thou  hast  given  to  lead  us  in  the  way 
to  heaven;  help  us  to  seek  that  truth  continually  from  joy  of  heart,  that 
we  may  learn  more  and  more  of  the  true  heavenly  life,  that  we  may  put 
away  all  that  is  earthly  and  selfish,  and  that  we  may  find  in  our  daily  ex- 
perience a  delight  which  can  come  from  Thee,  O  Lord,  alone.     Amen. 

151. 

O  Lord  God,  our  Savior  and  Regenerator,  w^e  would  put  away  from  out 
lives  the  unholy  desire  to  merit  for  our  own  goodness;  we  would  put  away 
the  love  for  all  that  is  pleasing  to  our  unregenerate  nature,  that  we  may 
receive  a  new  spirit  and  a  new  heart  from  Thee,  which  shall  lift  us  up  into 
the  sphere  of  angelic  life.  Remove  from  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  trammels 
of  earthly  love,  for  we  would  be  set  free,  and  conmiit  our  souls  to  Thy 
keeping;  teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  sacrifice  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving  with 
a  willing  heart,  that  we  may  give  praise  to  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

152. 

Father  in  heaven,  our  gracious  Lord  and  Savior,  we  humbly  pray  Thee 
for  the  power  to  search  out  and  overcome  our  evil  thoughts  and  intentions; 
help  us  to  go  to  Thy  Word,  and  to  learn  its  heavenly  truths,  that  we  may 
become  intelligent  and  wise,  that  we  may  put  away  self  love  and  the  desire 
of  worldly  things,  and  come  into  true  charity  and  love  towards  Thee;  help 
us  to  acknowledge  Thy  Providence  in  all  ovu-  affairs;  when  temptation  arises, 
defend  us  against  the  assaults  of  evil,  and  grant  that  we  may  conquer  in  Thy 
name;  and  unto  Thee  shall  we  give  all  power,  glory,  and  praise  forever^ 
Amen. 


376  PRAYERS. 

153. 

Most  might}'  Lord  and  merciful  Father,  whose  love  is  infinite,  who  hasl 
compassion  upon  all  men,  and  who  wiliest  not  that  any  should  die  the  death 
of  sin;  look  down  in  Thy  mercy  upon  us,  laden  with  the  burden  of  our  sins, 
which  yet  rule  over  us;  but  Thou,  O  I/ord,  art  able  to  overcome  the  power  of 
hell;  Thou  art  able  to  rescue  and  deliver;  come  Thou  and  help  us,  O  Ivord, 
and  grant  Thy  strength,  that  we  may  go  forward,  with  humble  and  repentant 
hearts,  in  the  path  of  trial  and  conflict,  that  we  may  be  prepared,  through  the 
tribulations  of  this  mortal  life,  for  use  and  rest  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 
A7Hen, 

154. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  insti- 
tution of  Thy  Church,  for  the  teaching  of  Thy  Word,  for  the  ministry  of 
worship,  and  for  all  the  means  which  Thou  hast  appointed,  whereby  men 
are  called  to  repentance  and  eternal  life;  and  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that 
Thy  Word  may  be  proclaimed  throughout  the  world,  and  Thy  salvation  to 
all  people,  that  the  earth  may  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  the  Lord  as 
the  waters  cover  the  sea,  and  that  all  nations  may  look  unto  Thee  and  be 
saved;  for  Thou  alone  art  God,  and  Thy  kingdom  alone  shall  endure  forever. 
Amefi. 

155. 

O  Lord,  all-merciful,  all-wise,  and  all-powerful;  sustain  and  strengthen, 
we  beseech  Thee,  the  good  of  life  in  Thy  Church,  and  withhold  the  footsteps 
of  Thy  people  from  the  ways  of  a  wicked  and  perverse  generation;  lift  them 
up  in  Thy  good  pleasure  to  the  height  of  heavenly  wisdom  and  power,  that 
they  may  resist  with  courage  and  fortitude  the  onslaught  of  evil  spirits,  who 
despise  Thy  holy  name;  cherish  in  the  hearts  of  all  a  love  of  the  pure  and 
genuine  truth  of  the  Word,  and  the  delights  of  charity  and  use,  ever  preserv- 
ing Thy  servants  therein,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
Amen. 

156. 

O  Lord,  we  lift  up  our  hearts  unto  Thee,  who  hast  come  again  in  the 
glories  of  heavenly  truth;  bless  us,  we  pray,  with  the  new  life  now  unfolded 
in  Thy  Word;  illumine  our  minds  with  the  truths  of  enlightened  reason,  and 
dispel  the  fallacies  of  error.  Send  forth  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  O  Lord,  to  renew 
and  regenerate,  to  comfort  in  affliction  and  trial,  and  to  sustain  us  in  the 
journey  to  heaven;  for  we  would  not  turn  aside  from  the  straight  path  that 
leads  to  Thee,  nor  seek  another  way  than  that  of  Thine  own  appointment, — 
even  the  way  of  repentance,  self-denial,  and  diligent  labor  in  Thy  vineyard. 
Amen. 


PRAYERS.  377 

157. 

We  bow  ourselves  before  Thee,  O  Ivord,  and  make  humble  supplication 
for  mercy  and  forgiveness;  we  acknowledge  that  we  have  sinned  against 
heaven  and  in  Thy  sight,  and  are  not  worthy  to  be  called  Thy  children;  we 
have  cherished  evil  intent  against  our  neighbor,  and  have  murmured  against 
Thee  and  the  ways  of  Thy  Providence;  but  Thou,  O  Ivord,  art  full  of  com- 
passion and  long  suffering,  and  we  beseech  Thee  to  pour  out  upon  us  the 
fulness  of  Thy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  uplifted  and  set  free,  and  that  we  may 
ever  walk  steadfastly  in  the  paths  of  Thy  gracious  leading,  for  Thy  mercy's 
sake.     Amen. 

158. 

O  Ivord  God,  our  Creator  and  Redeemer,  we  would  confess  Thine  infinite 
mercy  toward  a  fallen  race,  and  Thine  everlasting  goodness  to  the  sons  of 
men;  and  we  would  acknowledge  in  humility  of  heart,  that  without  Th}' 
presence  and  unceasing  care,  damnation  and  eternal  death  would  be  our  lot 
and  portion.  And  now,  O  lyord,  in  offering  up  our  prayer  to  Thee,  we  sup- 
plicate Thy  continued  presence  and  mercy,  that  we  may  put  away  all  self 
leading,  that  we  may  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  Truth,  and  that  we  may  submit 
our  lives  in  all  things  to  the  government  of  Thy  Divine  Providence,  now  and 
evermore.     Amen. 

159. 

O  Lord,  our  blessed  Savior, 'we  give  Thee  thanks  for  Thy  marvellous 
works;  and  we  lift  up  our  voices  this  day  in  praise  of  Thy  great  goodness 
and  mercy  to  all  Thy  creation;  though  we  are  less  worthy  than  all.  Thou 
hast  deigned  to  visit  us  with  Thy  redeeming  power,  to  come  upon  this  earth, 
to  live  and  conquer  here  for  our  sakes,  and  to  bless  all  peoples  by  this  Thy 
mercy.  We  would  become  angels  of  Thy  kingdom,  O  Lord,  whom  Thou 
sendest  as  messengers  of  good  to  Thy  creatures  everywhere,  that  we  ma}^ 
enter  into  the  joy  of  our  Lord,  and  dwell  in  the  sphere  of  heavenly  use  for 
evermore.     Amen. 

160. 

O  Lord  God,  our  Father  in  the  heavens,  hear  Thou  our  prayer,  we 
beseech  Thee,  and  send  down  upon  us  Thy  Divine  blessing;  bestow  upon 
us,  O  Lord,  the  gift  of  intelligence  and  wisdom,  and  open  unto  us  the 
secrets  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  know  ever  better  how  to  serve  Thee; 
lift  our  thoughts  above  the  narrow  sphere  of  our  self-life,  above  the  false 
light  of  the  world;  and  grant  that  we  may  have  power  from  on  high  to  look 
on  our  own  infirmities,  and  be  healed  by  Thy  might  and  Thy  mercy,  so  that 
we  may  attain  to  the  perfection  and  glory  of  the  heavenly  life  with  Thee 
in  Thy  kingdom.     Amen. 


378  PRAYERS. 

161. 

O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  be  with  us  continually;  teach,  enlighten, 
and  lead  us,  since  of  ourselves  we  cannot  do  anything  that  is  good;  and  grant 
unto  us  that  we  may  live;  protect  us  lest  the  devil  seduce  us  and  instill  evil 
into  our  hearts,  for  we  know  that  when  we  are  not  led  by  Thee,  the  devil 
leads  us,  and  inspires  evils  of  every  kind,  hatred  and  revenge,  cunning  and 
deceit,  even  as  a  serpent  infuses  poison;  for  he  is  ever  present,  exciting  and 
continually  accusing;  and  wheresoever  he  meets  with  a  heart  turned  away 
from  God,  he  enters  in  and  dwells  there,  and  draws  that  soul  down  to  hell. 
O  Lord,  deliver  us  !     Amen. 

162. 

Most  Holy  Lord  God  of  hosts,  before  whom  cherubim  and  seraphim  fall 
prostrate  and  cry  aloud,  because  of  Thy  greatness  and  because  of  Thy  mercy; 
we  bow  ourselves  down,  when  from  afar  we  look  toward  the  gates  of  Thy 
holy  temple,  and  pray  that  Thou  wilt  not  forget  us,  nor  withdraw  Thy  hand 
from  us;  for  Thou  alone  art  our  hope  and  our  deliverance;  Thou  alone  art 
able  to  rescue  from  the  tyranny  of  our  evil  lusts,  and  from  the  phantasies  of 
our  perverted  imagination;  give  us  light  from  Thy  Word,  O  Lord,  and  life 
from  Thine  overflowing  bosom,  for  Thou  alone  art  our  refuge,  and  we  know 
no  Savior  beside  Thee,     Amen. 

163. 

We  would  come  before  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  a  heart  full  of  prayer  for 
guidance,  and  for  aid  in  the  uplifting  of  our  lives  from  the  phantasy  and 
darkness  of  this  world  into  the  blessed  communion  of  the  angels  of  heaven; 
and  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  fill  this  house  with  the  blessed  fragrance  of 
heavenly  delight  in  Thy  Truth,  that  our  hearts  may  be  inspired  by  Thy  love, 
that  our  praters  may  ascend  as  sweet  incense  unto  Thee,  and  that  our  eyes 
may  be  permitted  to  see  heaven  opened,  and  the  blessed  messengers  of  God 
ascending  and  descending  upon  the  Son  of  Man,  even  upon  Thee,  our  Lord 
and  Savior  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

164. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior;  we  would  call  unto  Thee  in  humility 
of  spirit,  and  beseech  Thee  to  help  Thy  Church,  the  New  Jerusalem,  that 
she  may  be  builded  on  the  firm  foundations  of  Thy  Word;  lend  Thy  wisdom 
to  her  counsels,  and  send  confusion  upon  her  enemies, — the  evil  hosts,  who 
would  destroy  Thy  heritage  with  men;  and  grant  unto  each  one  of  us,  O 
Lord,  a  helping  measure  of  Thy  saving  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  true  and  loj'al 
subjects  of  Thy  kingdom;  and  that  thus  Thy  Church,  O  Lord,  may  stand 
before  Thee  in  the  beauty  of  holiness,  a  joy  unto  all  the  earth,  forever  filled 
with  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord.     Ameti. 


PRAYERS.  379 


165. 


O  I/ord  our  Redeemer  and  eternal  Protector;  be  with  Thy  Church  in  all 
her  trials  and  adversities;  guide  and  guard  the  flock  of  Thy  pasture,  and 
defend  Thy  sheep  when  the  wolf  cometh;  for  without  Thy  constant  and 
watchful  care,  without  the  might  of  Thy  Truth,  we  cannot  but  fall  a  prey 
to  the  enemy  that  cometh  forth  against  us.  And  inspire,  O  I/Ord,  all  who 
are  of  TI13'  fold  with  a  true  spirit  of  love  for  the  things  of  heaven,  that  they 
may  have  the  power  of  wisdom  from  Thee,  and  resist  the  snares  of  darkness. 
Grant  that  we  may  become  stronger  and  ever  stronger  in  our  allegiance  to 
Thee,  our  only  God  and  Savior.     Amen. 

166. 

O  Ivord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  put  away 
from  before  Thee  all  that  is  unvs^orthy  of  Thy  name;  give  us  strength  to  resist 
the  thought  of  merit  in  our  own  deeds,  that  we  may  live  as  Thou  hast  com- 
manded us,  and  worship  at  Thine  altar  in  sincerity  and  truth.  Drive  away 
from  us,  O  Lord,  the  spirit  of  self -righteousness,  self-glory,  and  self-conceit, 
the  pride  of  our  own  goodn-ess;  lift  up  our  hearts  and  minds  unto  Thee,  from 
whom  alone  cometh  our  help,  that  we  may  see  and  acknowledge  our  own 
weakness  and  infirmit}  ,  and  be  brought  into  heavenly  happiness  by  serving 
Thee  in  the  uses  of  thy  kingdom.     Amen. 

167. 

We  call  upon  Thee,  ever  blessed  I^ord  and  Savior,  from  whom  cometh 
the  Spirit  of  truth  and  righteousness,  and  pray  Thee  for  the  graces  of  a 
regenerate  life.  We  acknowledge  that  we  need  the  presence  and  sustaining 
power  of  Thy  Divine  mercy  every  moment,  to  protect  and  save  us  from  the 
assaults  of  the  wicked,  and  from  the  allurements  of  our  own  depraved  in- 
clinations. Help  us  to  be  worthy  of  Thy  name,  and  to  cherish  all  that  Thou 
hast  given  us,  quickening  that  which  is  weak  and  ready  to  die,  so  that  when 
we  awake  to  a  higher  life,  we  may  be  found  ready  to  stand  in  Thy  presence, 
and  receive  the  reward  of  eternal  life.     Amen. 

168. 

O  Ivord  God,  Thou  all-powerful  Redeemer  of  mankind.  Thou  who  keepest 
our  hands  from  doing  evil,  and  our  lips  from  speaking  iniquity;  lift  up  our 
minds,  we  pray  Thee,  and  keep  us  in  heavenly  power  over  all  evil  and  sin 
against  Thee;  lead  us  to  forsake  our  pride  and  self  wall,  and  to  seek  in  humil- 
ity the  mercy  of  Thy  Divine  forgiveness;  give  us  strength  and  inclination, 
might  and  endeavor,  to  overcome  the  evils  which  Thy  Truth  hath  revealed 
unto  us;  stay,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  uprising  of  hell  and  of  Satan  within  us, 
and  bring  us  safely  through  the  path  of  this  world's  trial  to  the  peace  and 
satisfaction  of  eternal  life  in  Thy  kingdom.     Amen. 


380  PRAYERS. 

169. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Ivord  our  Heavenl}'  Father,  for  Thy  constant 
care  and  protection  over  us,  and  for  all  Thy  tender  mercies,  which  are  over 
all  Thy  works;  give  us  strength  to  cooperate  with  Thee  in  shunning  our 
evils  as  sins  against  Thee;  may  Thy  will  be  done  in  our  hearts,  as  it  is  done 
in  heaven;  we  would  lay  dowm  our  lives,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  receive  life 
from  Thee;  open  Thou  the  door  of  our  hearts,  that  Thou  mayest  come  in  and 
«up  with  us,  and  we  with  Thee;  O  Ivord,  lead  us  by  Thy  Truth,  and  teach  us, 
that  Thou  mayest  be  with  us  always,  our  Guide  and  Protector,  even  unto 
<ieath;  and  grant  Thou  then  a  crown  of  life.     Amen. 

170. 

O  Ivord  God  of  the  nations.  Thou  who  teachest  our  hands  to  war,  and  our 
fingers  to  fight,  our  Fortress,  our  High  Tower,  and  our  Deliverer;  strengthen 
us  in  Thy  Truth,  O  I^ord,  that  we  may  overcome  the  evils  that  assault  us  in  the 
temptations  of  life;  help  us  to  be  valiant  in  the  defence  of  Thy  Church,  loving 
her  teachings  and  her  life  as  a  precious  heritage.  Bnlighten  her  sons  and 
daughters,  O  I^ord,  and  lead  them  forward  in  the  warfare  of  regeneration, 
that  Thy  Church  may  grow  upon  the  earth,  and  that  the  time  may  be  hastened 
when  all  peoples  and  nations  shall  dwell  in  Thy  light,  and  send  up  songs  of 
thanksgiving  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  Savior.     Amen. 

171. 

O  Ivord,  most  gracious  and  merciful,  who  didst  take  upon  Thyself  our 
infirm  nature,  and  didst  overcome  the  passion  and  unrest  of  human  frailty; 
we  pray  Thee  for  Tlw  Divine  aid  in  our  combat  against  the  lusts  of  this  world 
and  the  desires  of  the  flesh,  that  w^e  may  be  led  bj-  Thee  into  the  light  and 
power  of  heavenly  wisdom  and  faith;  enter  our  weak  and  changing  minds,  O 
Lord,  and  strengthen  our  purpose;  enable  us  to  overthrow  the  tempter's  rule; 
and  when,  by  Thy  Divine  help,  the  battle  is  won,  continue  the  presence  of 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  with  us  to  uplift  and  refresh,  to  instruct  us  anew  in  Thy  law, 
and  to  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  peace  for  evermore.     Amen. 

172. 

O  Lord  God  our  Savior,  look  down,  w^e  beseech  Thee,  upon  the  infirmities 
of  Thy  children,  and  grant  Thy  Divine  aid  that  we  may  overcome  them,  and 
be  made  perfect  even  as  our  Father  in  heaven  is  perfect;  help  us  to  go  for- 
ward in  the  way  Thou  hast  ordained,  learning  Thy  truth,  putting  aside  evil 
by  strenuous  resistance,  and  doing  good  by  daily  endeavor  in  the  uses  of 
charity,  looking  not  for  reward,  striving  not  for  gain,  but  for  the  worthy 
performance  of  all  that  our  hand  findeth  to  do,  seeking  not  the  honor  of 
princes  and  captains,  but  the  right  to  be  called  Thy  servants,  and  to  do  Thy 
\\nll,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PRAYERS.  381 


173. 


O  Ivord,  our  everlasting  strength,  help  us  by  Thy  power  to  advance  in  the 
life  of  regeneration,  to  go  forward  step  by  step  in  the  path  which  Thou  Thy- 
self hast  established  and  ordained;  inspire  us  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  learn 
from  Thy  Word  continually,  to  desire  the  knowledge  of  heaven  as  the  ever- 
lasting water  of  life;  and  as  we  come  more  and  more  into  the  understanding 
of  Thy  Truth,  fill  us,  O  Ivord,  with  the  spirit  of  heavenly  life;  lift  us  above  a 
faith  which  is  empty  and  devoid  of  charity;  make  us  worthy  to  be  called  Thy 
children,  who  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  Truth  and  Thy  Love;  for  Thou,  O  Lord, 
art  our  Father,  our  Guide,  and  our  Savior  to  eternity.     Amen. 

174. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  Father  in  the  heavens,  we  lift  up  our  eyes  unto 
the  mountain  of  Thy  holiness,  from  whence  cometh  our  help,  even  unto 
Thee,  O  Lord,  the  Maker  of  the  heavens  and  the  earth;  and  we  pray  Thee, 
O  Lord,  to  join  our  souls  unto  Thee  in  a  covenant  which  shall  not  be  for- 
gotten, that  we  may  have  power  from  on  high  to  do  Th}'  will,  that  we  may 
abide  forever  in  Thy  love,  and  that  Thy  Church,  the  New  Jerusalem,  may 
become  as  one  before  Thee,  the  Bride  and  Wife  of  the  Lamb.  Then,  O  Lord, 
shalt  Thou  restore  love  truly  conjugial  to  the  children  of  men,  and  Thy 
heavenly  kingdom  shall  reign  triumphant  on  the  earth,  and  endure  forever. 
Amen. 

175. 

O  Lord,  we  confess  that  we  are  weak  and  sinful,  that  we  are  unworthy  to 
stand  in  Thy  presence,  that  Thou  alone  art  good,  and  that  without  Thy  Divine 
mercy  and  forgiveness  we  cannot  be  saved.  Thou  knowest  our  thoughts  that 
they  are  vanity,  and  the  wickedness  of  our  hearts  is  not  hidden  from  Thee. 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  to  submit  to  Thy  Divine  will  in  humility,  to  acknowledge 
that  without  Thy  Divine  precepts  we  cannot  escape  from  the  paths  which  lead 
to  eternal  death.  Cleanse  our  spirits,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  make  us  pure 
within;  order  our  steps  in  Thy  Word,  and  lead  us  continually  to  a  life  of 
obedience  to  Thy  law,  by  Thy  might  and  power,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

176. 

O  Lord,  we  give  thanks  unto  Thee  with  joyfulness  of  heart,  because  Thou 
hast  come  again  into  the  world,  and  hast  taken  unto  Thee  Thy  great  power, 
to  reign  forever  God  and  Lord  over  all  the  powers  of  the  earth;  and  we  pray 
Thee  for  the  ability  to  receive  with  open  hearts  the  blessed  and  happy 
things  which  Thou  in  Thy  coming  dost  give  in  such  abundance,  and  which 
it  is  Thy  good  pleasure  to  give  to  all  who  feel  their  need  of  Thee;  enable  us 
to  put  away  from  our  lives  all  that  hinders  the  reception  of  Thy  Truth;  grant 
a  humble  submission  to  Thy  Divine  law  in  all  things  of  our  life;  and  teach  us 
to  say  with  full  sincerity  of  heart,  not  my  will,  O  Lord,  but  Thine  be  done. 
Amen. 


38i2  PRAYERS. 

177. 

O  Ivord,  our  Father  in  heaven,  who  in  Thine  infinite  mercy  didst  tak« 
upon  Thyself  our  fallen  nature  and  come  to  redeem  the  world;  come  now,  we 
beseech  Thee,  and  dwell  in  the  hearts  of  all  who  prove  worthy  of  Thy  love, 
who  strive  for  goodness,  truth,  and  righteousness  of  life;  and  help  us,  O  I^ord, 
to  offer  unto  Thee  this  day,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed,  the  sacrifices  of  a 
humble  and  thankful  spirit;  make  us  to  know  the  need  of  Thy  constant  pres- 
ence, and  dispose  us  to  receive  Thee  in  Thy  coming  every  day  and  every  hour, 
so  conforming  our  lives  to  the  reception  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may 
glorify  Thee  in  otir  works,  and  bear  unto  Thee  the  fruits  of  everlasting  life. 
Amefi. 

178. 

Our  Heavenly  Father,  we  pray  Thee  for  power  to  put  away  confidence  in 
ourselves  and  in  human  endeavor;  in  Thy  mercy  lead  us  into  a  spiritual 
trust  in  Thee;  for  Thou  alone  art  our  Savior,  and  from  Thee  alone  is  our 
life,  our  freedom,  and  our  reason;  Thou  hast  endowed  us  with  Thine  own 
image  and  likeness;  yet  we  would  bow  before  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  ask  of  Thee 
the  power  to  use  these  gifts  wisely.  Remove  from  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  the 
curse  of  self-will  and  self-leading;  inspire  our  hearts  and  minds  wdth  Thy 
goodness  and  Thy  truth;  and  we  shall  praise  Thee  every  day  for  Thy  mani- 
fold blessings,  and  bear  fruit  to  Thee  in  a'life  of  use  in  Thy  kingdom  forever. 
Amen. 

179. 

O  Lord  God,  our  Savior  and  Redeemer,  we  bow  before  Thee  in  thank- 
fulness and  adoration  for  Thine  infinite  mercy  in  coming  to  restore  the  fallen 
race  of  man;  we  thank  Thee  that  Thou  didst  descend  from  Thy  throne  in 
heaven  to  overthrow  the  powers  of  darkness  and  death,  to  seek  and  to  save 
that  which  was  lost,  and  to  take  unto  Thee,  in  the  blessed  habitations  of  the 
just,  all  who  learn  and  do  Thy  will;  and  we  pray  Thee  to  send  unto  us  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  be  led  in  the  path  which  Thou  hast  trod,  the  path 
of  bitterness  and  temptation,  of  combat  and  victory,  the  path  of  fruitfulness 
and  use,  the  path  which  leads  to  the  glories  of  heaven  and  the  joy  of  eternal 
life.     Amen. 

180. 

•  O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  store  in  our  minds,  we  beseech  Thee, 
images  of  Thyself,  that  we  may  see  Thee  in  Thy  Word  and  in  all  things  of 
life;  sow  in  our  hearts  the  seed  of  Thy  Divine  Truth,  that  it  may  spring  up 
itito  everlasting  life;  reveal  Thyself  unto  us  day  by  day,  that  we  may  have 


PRAYERS.  383 

food  for  our  souls  and  life  from  Thee;  instill  into  us  the  law  of  love,  that  we 
may  be  Thy  children;  make  us  to  observe  with  diligence  Thy  command- 
ments, that  we  may  be  made  free;  implant  in  us  a  spirit  of  forgiveness,  that 
we  may  be  released  from  the  bonds  of  self  love,  and  stand  before  Thee  deliv- 
ered from  the  slavery  of  sin,  conjoined  with  Thee  our  God,  and  praising  Thee 
forever.     Aineji. 

181. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  and  Redeemer,  Thou  who  hast  conquered  the  prince 
of  this  world,  and  the  powers  of  darkness;  deliver  us,  we  pray  Thee,  from 
our  spiritual  enemies;  grant  that  we  may  fight  against  them  in  Thy  name, 
and  overcome  the  foes  of  Thy  kingdom,  who  are  ever  striving  to  increase  the 
wickedness  of  our  hearts.  Preserve  us,  O  Lord,  in  the  steadfast  way,  in  the 
path  which  leads  to  righteousness  on  earth  and  felicity  in  heaven;  help  us  to 
love  the  beauty  and  power  of  Thy  Truth,  and  the  excellence  of  a  good  life; 
that  we  may  abide  in  Thy  sure  mercies,  safe  from  the  snare  of  the  deceiver. 
We  acknowledge  that  we  are  weak,  and  that  we  are  in  need  of  Thy  constant 
help,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

182. 

O  Lord,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  pray  Thee  for  the  removal  of  selfish- 
ness from  our  hearts,  that  Thou  mayest  inspire  all  our  thoughts  and  deeds 
with  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth;  take  away  all  self-seeking,  and  concern  for 
our  own  good  alone,  that  by  the  influence  of  Thy  Divine  Love  we  may  have 
unalloyed  desire  for  the  welfare  of  our  fellowmen;  purge  us  of  all  envy, 
malice,  and  uncharitableness;  do  Thou  unto  us,  O  Lord,  as  seemeth  good  in 
Thine  eyes,  for  Thou  art  a  just  God  and  a  Savior;  no  evil  abideth  with  Thee. 
And  if,  in  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord  our  Father,  we  shall  be  cleansed  and  purified 
of  our  sins,  give  ns,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  joy  of  serving  Thee  in  the  works 
of  heavenly  charity  and  use  forever.     Amen, 

183. 

We  offer  up  our  prayer  and  praise  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Redeemer  and  Savior;  Thee  alone  would  we  worship  and  adore;  and  we 
beseech  Thee  to  impart  unto  us  the  true  spirit  of  love  for  Thee  and  our 
neighbor,  that  we  may  have  charity  in  heart,  and  worship  Thee  in  our  lives. 
Help  us  to  love  the  teachings  of  Thy  Word;  enlighten  our  minds,  and  purify 
our  affections;  keep  us  from  thinking  falsely  and  meditating  evil;  inspire  us 
wnth  the  desire  for  righteousness,  and  give  us  to  find  delight  in  the  life  of 
the  truth,  in  judgment,  mercy,  and  sincerity;  for  we  would  come  into  Thy 
temple  with  joy  and  singleness  of  heart,  that  our  prayer  and  thanksgiving 
may  ascend  as  grateful  incense  unto  Thee,  our  God.     Amen. 


384  PRAYERS. 

184. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  who  in  Thine  infinite  mercy  leadesl 
all  to  the  joys  of  heaven  who  love  Thee  and  repent  of  their  sins;  inspire  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  with  desire  for  the  uses  of  Thy  kingdom,  and  make  ua 
zealous  in  the  endeavor  to  overcome  the  evils  that  prevent  Thy  fuller  pres- 
ence with  us;  help  us  to  be  content  only  in  the  unremitting  vigilance,  the 
earnest  vigor  and  striving,  that  lead  to  greater  and  ever  greater  usefulness 
and  service  in  Thy  kingdom;  open  in  us  that  fountain  of  love  and  power  that 
will  enable  us  to  cast  away  the  deadly  evils  of  our  lives;  sustain  us  in  the 
conflict  against  our  stubborn  foes;  and  bring  us,  in  Thy  mercy  and  goodness, 
to  the  fulness  of  joy  in  the  paradise  of  Thy  Divine  L/Ove.     Amen. 

185. 

O  Ivord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  us  strength  and  courage  to  go  forward 
in  the  work  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do;  and  when  we  are  left  to  our- 
selves, when  we  are  in  the  midst  of  temptations,  when  we  would  draw  back 
and  are  afraid,  then  send  Thou  Thy  light  from  heaven,  and  cause  us  to  see 
that  it  is  better  to  be  led  by  Thee  than  by  ourselves,  that  in  the  dominion  and 
leading  of  Thy  Providence  is  freedom  and  all  the  delight  of  heaven,  and  that 
only  thus  can  we  be  led  to  Thee.  Mercifully  grant  unto  us,  O  Lord,  the 
power  to  see  these  things,  that  we  may  draw  back  no  more,  but  go  forward, 
and  in  Thy  name  subordinate  the  things  of  this  world  to  the  things  of  eternal 
life,  which  Thou  hast  revealed  unto  us  in  Thy  Divine  Word.     Amen. 

186. 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  come 
and  make  Thine  abode  with  us,  that  by  Thy  Divine  Presence  we  may  be 
strengthened  in  our  choosing  between  evil  and  good;  lead  us,  O  Lord,  by 
Thy  Truth  to  love  the  better  path,  to  forsake  the  road  that  leads  to  eternal 
death;  for  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  the  God  of  the  living  and  not  the  God  of  the 
dead;  by  Thee  alone  can  we  be  set  free  and  live  forever.  Come,  we  beseech 
Thee,  and  grant  the  grace  of  Thy  mercy  and  forgiveness;  help  us  to  live 
worthily;  and  after  this  world's  day  is  spent,  bring  us  into  the  land  of  free- 
dom, peace,  and  joy,  where  we  may  dwell  in  the  blessedness  of  mutual  love 
and  service,  and  give  honor  and  praise  to  Thee  for  evermore.     A^nen. 

187. 

Most  merciful  Lord,  Thou  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  the  world;  we 
beseech  Thee  to  sustain  Thy  Church  in  all  her  trials  and  temptations,  and  to 
bring  her  in  Thy  mercy  to  a  haven  of  rest;  strengthen  her  sons  and  daugh- 
ters in  the  truth  of  Thine  everlasting  Gospel,  and  lead  them  to  rejoice  in  the 
hidden  treasures  of  Thy  Word;  bring  the  Gentiles  to  Thy  light,  and  kings  to 
the  brightness  of  Thy  rising,  that  they  may  receive  Thy  blessing;  keep  all 


PRAYERS.  3S5 

who  embrace  Thy  heaven-revealed  truth  in  the  love  of  a  heavenly  life,  with 
faith  and  a  whole  heart;  guide  them  ever  onward  to  a  new  and  more  blessed 
life,  and  to  an  ever  deeper  knowledge  of  Thee,  that  they  may  worship  Thee, 
through  all  their  days,  as  the  Divine  Parent  and  Nourisher  of  their  souls. 
Amen. 

188. 

O  Ivord,  our  ever  merciful  Savior,  we  lift  up  our  hearts  unto  Thee,  and 
ask  Thy  Divine  aid  in  the  struggle  to  overcome  our  evils,  for  they  are  sins 
against  Thee;  save  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the  counsel  and  might  of  Thy 
Truth,  that  we  may  remain  steadfast  and  firm  in  our  trust  in  Thee  and  Thy 
Divine  Providence.  When  lust  of  wickedness  strives  for  the  mastery  in  Thy 
weak  and  wandering  servants,  enable  us,  O  Lord,  to  conquer  by  Thy  Divine 
power;  for  we  would  not  take  pleasure  in  rebellion  against  Thy  heavenly 
precepts.  Help  us,  O  Ivord,  to  put  aside  the  things  of  this  world  which  lead 
away  from  heaven,  that  we  may  forsake  all  selfish  and  unholy  desires,  and 
by  a  life  of  use  in  Thy  kingdom  experience  the  delights  of  eternal  life,  and 
give  glory  to  Thy  holy  name  forever.     Amen. 

189. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  and  our  Redeemer,  we  bow  in  humble  acknowledg- 
ment of  Thy  mercy  in  providing  the  means  of  our  salvation;  help  us  to  learn 
and  obey  Thy  Word,  looking  to  Thee  alone  for  aid  in  the  regenerate  life; 
for  Thou  alone  canst  heal  and  save.  Thou  alone  canst  uplift  and  restore,  and 
through  Thee  alone  can  we  be  delivered  from  the  darkness  of  evil,  and  be 
blessed  with  the  glories  of  eternal  life.  And  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  be 
with  us  in  our  endeavor  to  begin  and  abide  in  a  new  life;  support  us  by  Thy 
might  and  Thy  power  when  we  falter;  remove  the  doubts  and  anxieties  that 
flow  from  our  selfish  fears,  that  we  may  become  hopeful  and  confident  under 
the  inspiration  of  Thy  presence,  and  go  forward  with  courage  and  newness 
of  heart  in  tlie  path,  that  leads  to  heaven.     Amen. 

190. 

Most  merciful  Lord  and  vSavior  Jesus  Christ,  who  by  Thy  Second  Coming 
in  the  power  and  glory  of  Thy  Word,  hast  enabled  us  to  acknowledge  Thee 
as  the  only  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  our  Creator  and  our  Redeemer;  we  pray 
Thee  for  the  prosperity  of  Thy  New  Church,  now  descending  from  Thee  out 
of  heaven;  dispel,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  darkness  that  prevents  Thine 
appearing;  open  the  eyes  of  the  blind  and  the  ears  of  the  deaf,  and  reveal 
Thyself  to  Thy  creatures  as  the  Husband  of  Thy  Church,  the  true  and  only 
object  of  her  love  and  worship;  and  wherever  Thy  Church  doth  appear  on 
the  face  of  the  earth,  may  it  be  so  led  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  all  who  em- 
brace its  heavenly  Doctrines  may  maintain  the  same  in  purity  of  heart  and 
holiness  of  life,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name.     Ai)ien. 


386 


PRAYERS. 


191. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  who  art  the  only  Ren  ewer 
and  Regenerator  of  our  life  on  earth,  the  only  Giver  of  human  and  angelic 
good;  we  come  unto  Thee  for  life,  and  peace,  and  rest;  for  Thou  alone  art 
able  to  supply  our  every  need,  and  our  need  is  known  to  Thee  alone.  O  give 
us  that  which  Thou  alone  canst  give,  that  which  is  best  for  each  one  of  us  to 
receive.  And  we  beseech  Thee  for  patient  endurance  in  all  the  trials  and 
disquietudes  of  life;  grant  that  we  may  rest  and  wait  quietly  for  Thee  and 
Thv  deliverance;  and  give  us  trust  in  Thy  Divine  Providence,  whatever  befall 
in  the  tortuous  course  of  our  life  on  earth,  resting  in  the  blessed  assurance 
that  Thou  art  doing  for  us  all  that  is  needful  for  our  eternal  good.  O  Lord, 
hear  us,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace.     Amen. 

192. 

O  Lord,  our  Father  in  the  heavens,  we  give  Thee  thanks  for  Thine 
infinite  mercy,  because  Thou  wert  willing  to  be  born  into  the  world,  to  tread 
the  path  of  human  life,  to  redeem  mankind,  and  to  glorify  Thyself  for  our 
salvation;  we  thank  Thee  for  this  manifestation  of  Thy  love,  whereby  Thou 
hast  opened  unto  us  the  way  to  heaven  and  tc  angelic  perfection  and  happi- 
ness; we  would  adore  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  this  Thy  great  goodness  and  mercy; 
and  we  would  acknowledge  Thy  wonderful  Providence  in  the  giving  of  Thy 
Word,  ^dthout  which  we  should  not  have  the  meanc  to  walk  in  the  path  which 
Thou  hast  trod.  Grant  unto  us,  O  Lord  our  Father,  that  w2,  Thy  children, 
may  worthily  follow  in  Thy  footsteps,  and  receive  the  blessings  of  eternal 
life  from  Thee,  our  Savior  and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

193. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  the  world,  we 
humbly  bow  before  Thee,  and  acknowledge  Thee  alone  to  be  our  Savior  and 
our  Lord;  mercifully  hear  our  prayers  this  day,  for  we  would  ask  Thy  sus- 
taining help  in  the  journey  of  life;  open  our  hearts  to  receive  Thee  in  Thy 
coming;  dispel  the  darkness  in  our  minds  and  the  \\nckedness  in  our  lives 
that  prevent  Thine  appearing,  and  make  us  worthy  of  Thy  Divine  presence. 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  to  rejoice  at  Thy  coming  with  a  pure  heart,  and  to  receive 
Thy  gracious  visitation  with  true  humility  and  thankfulness;  manifest  Thy 
Divine  glory  unto  us,  and  grant  that  we  may  behold  the  beauty  of  Thy  taber- 
nacle in  the  heavens;  for  with  Thy  angels  we  would  give  thanks  for  Thy 
mercies,  and  praise  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

194. 

O  Lord  our  God,  Thy  name  is  great  in  the  heavens;  Thou  alone  art 
almighty  and  all-wise;  for  who  hath  ascended  up  into  heaven,  or  descended? 
who  hath  gathered  the  wind  in  His  fists  ?  who  hath  bound  the  waters  in  a 
garment?  who  hath  established  all  the  ends  of  the  earth?  What  is  His 
name?  Thou,  O  Lord  our  God,  hath  done  all  these  things.  But  we,  O  Lord, 
are  as  brutish  men,  lacking  understanding,  neither  have  we  learned  wnsdom, 


TRAYERS.  387 

nor  the  knowledge  of  holiness;  remove  vanity  and  lying  from  us,  O  Lord  our 
Savior;  give  us  neither  poverty  nor  riches;  feed  us  with  food  convenient 
unto  us,  lest  being  full  we  deny  Thee  and  say,  Who  is  the  Lord?  For  Thou, 
O  Lord,  our  Redeemer,  art  a  shield  to  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee,  and 
Thou  sustainest  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee  in  truth.     Amen. 

195. 

O  Lord  God  Almighty,  who  keepest  covenant  and  mercy  to  them  that 
love  Thee  and  do  Thy  commandments;  we  have  sinned,  and  committed 
iniquit}^  and  have  done  wickedly,  and  have  rebelled,  even  by  departing  from 
Thy  precepts  and  from  Thy  judgments;  neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  His  laws,  which  He  set  before  us  by  His 
servants  the  prophets.  Now,  therefore,  O  Lord,  hear  the  prayer  of  Thy 
servants,  and  their  supplications,  and  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  upon  us; 
incline  Thine  ear  and  hear;  open  Thine  eyes  and  behold  our  desolations;  for 
we  do  not  present  our  supplications  before  Thee  for  our  righteousness,  but 
for  Thy  great  mercies.  O  Lord,  hear  and  forgive,  hearken  unto  us,  and  defer 
not,  for  we  would  be  as  Thine  own  city,  and  a  people  called  by  Thy  name. 
Amen. 

196. 

O  Lord  God,  our  Father  in  heaven,  we  humbly  call  upon  Thee,  and  be- 
seech Thee  to  save  us  from  our  unrighteous  and  sinful  ways,  for  we  are  a 
prey  to  infernal  power,  and  cannot  be  set  free  except  by  Thy  mercy  and 
omnipotence.  O  Lord,  suffer  not  the  wicked  to  destroy  Thy  people  and 
Thine  inheritance,  which  Thou  hast  redeemed  by  Thy  great  power,  and 
brought  forth  from  a  land  of  oppression  with  a  mighty  hand  and  a  stretched 
out  arm.  Remember  Thy  servants,  O  Lord,  and  pardon  their  iniquities; 
look  not,  we  beseech  Thee,  unto  the  stubbornness  of  Thy  people,  nor  to  their 
wickedness,  nor  their  sin;  for  Thou  art  gracious  and  kind  to  those  who  keep 
'Thy  commandments,  and  Thou  wilt  tenderly  uplift  those  Thy  children  who 
walk  in  Thy  ways.  Grant  us  Thy  forgiveness,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
Amen. 

197. 

O  Lord  Cxod,  Father  of  all  men.  Light  of  all  worlds.  Redeemer  and 
Savior  to  eternity;  shed  abroad  Thy  life-giving  Truth  in  our  hearts,  fill  us 
with  Thy  Spirit,  and  build  Thy  Church  within  us;  uphold  our  effort  in  the 
cause  of  Thy  kingdom,  and  lead  us  by  Thy  might  to  the  faithful  performance 
of  spiritual  uses;  strengthen  Thou  the  weak  hands,  and  confirm  the  feeble 
knees.  And  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  gather  the  lambs  of  Th}'  flock  into 
Thy  bosom,  feeding  them  out  of  the  bounteous  storehouse  of  Thy  Word,  that 
they  may  grow  in  wisdom  and  strength,  and  become  the  sheep  of  Thy  pasture. 
We  thank  Thee,  our  Savior,  that  Thou  hast  revealed  Thyself  unto  us  and 
sent  us  forth  as  messengers  of  Thy  Gospel;  make  us  true  and  worthy  dis- 
ciples, faithful  to  our  trust,  and  glad  in  the  service  of  our  Divine  Master. 
Amen. 


388  PRAYERS. 

198. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  almight}-  and  everlasting  God;  we  pray  Thee  for 
the  government  of  our  country',  that  it  may  be  built  upon  the  firm  foundation 
of  justice  and  truth;  that  civil  liberty  may  be  maintained;  that  our  rulers 
may  acknowledge  Thy  Divine  Government  and  Power;  that  our  people  may 
render  due  and  loyal  obedience  to  all  who  are  in  authority;  that  law  and 
order  may  reign  in  our  land;  that  integrity  and  justice  may  be  the  fruits  of 
obedience  to  law;  that  peace  and  concord  may  everywhere  prevail;  that 
prosperity  may  be  the  reward  of  faithful  and  honest  labor;  that  religion  may 
flourish  in  our  midst;  that  Thy  new  Gospel  may  be  implanted  in  the  hearts 
of  many;  that  wisdom  may  multiply,  and  mutual  love  increase,  until  all  men 
shall  own  Thee  as  Ruler  among  the  nations  of  the  earth,  King  of  kings  and 
Lord  of  lords.     Amen. 

199. 

Give  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest  Joseph  like  a  flock; 
Thou  that  dwellest  between  the  cherubim,  shine  forth;  stir  up  Thy  strength, 
O  Lord,  and  come  for  our  salvation.  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of 
Egypt;  Thou  hast  cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it;  Thou  preparedst  room 
before  it,  and  didst  cause  it  to  take  deep  root,  and  it  filled  the  land.  Return, 
we  beseech  Thee,  O  God  of  hosts;  look  down  from  heaven,  and  behold,  and 
visit  this  vine,  and  the  vineyard  which  Thy  right  hand  hath  planted,  and  the 
branch  which  Thou  madest  strong  for  Thyself.  Let  Thy  hand  be  upon  the 
man  of  Thy  right  hand,  upon  the  son  of  man  whom  Thou  madest  strong  for 
Thyself.  So  will  not  we  go  back  from  Thee;  quicken  us,  and  we  will  call 
upon  Thy  name.  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  cause  Thy  face  to 
shine;  and  we  shall  be  saved.     Amen. 


200. 

O  Lord,  our  God  and  Savior,  who  hast  clothed  Thyself  in  the  glories  of 
Thy  Word,  and  hast  come  again  to  redeem  and  save  Thy  people;  we  pray 
Thee  for  the  increase  and  prosperity  of  Thy  New  Jerusalem,  and  for  the 
accession  of  all  who  are  able  to  receive  Thee  in  the  new  light  which  Thou 
hast  sent  from  heaven;  and  we  pray  Thee  to  enter  the  hearts  of  all  in  Thy 
Church,  and  prepare  them  for  Thy  visitation;  fill  their  miiids  with  Thy 
truth,  and  gift  them  wdth  the  delight  of  doing  the  same,  that  Thy  love  may- 
inspire  their  acts,  and  that  they  may  become  a  worthy  habitation  for  Thy 
holy  presence.  Cherish  in  Thy  Church,  O  Lord,  a  love  for  the  sacred  Foun- 
tain of  her  light  and  integrity,  given  in  Thy  new  Revelation,  that  in  ordering 
her  life  and  worship  according  to  this  Thy  new  Covenant,  she  may  become 
truly  the  bride  and  wife  of  the  Lamb.     Atnen. 


PRAYERS.  389 

201. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  this  day,  and  offer  unto  Thee  the  tribute 
<jf  humble  and  grateful  hearts;  for  we  acknowledge  that  to  Thee  alone  we 
owe  all  life,  all  freedom,  and  all  delight,  and  that  from  Thee  alone  cometh 
every  earthly  and  heavenly  good.  We  thank  Thee  that  in  Thy  mercy  Thou 
hast  come  to  liberate  Thy  Church,  and  hast  opened  unto  men  the  hidden 
treasures  of  Thy  Word.  We  thank  Thee  for  our  civil  liberties,  for  the 
opportunities  of  use  among  our  fellow  men,  for  the  product  of  the  soil,  and 
for  the  labor  and  art  of  man.  There  is  nothing,  O  Lord,  for  which  we  would 
not  give  thanks  unto  Thee;  and  we  pray  Thee  to  lead  us  ever  in  the  ways  of 
Thy  bountiful  Providence,  and  give  us  help  in  the  thorny  path  of  self-denial, 
that  we  may  have  rest  from  the  days  of  adversity;  and  bring  us,  O  Lord,  to 
the  peace  of  an  everlasting  thanksgiving.     Amen. 

202. 

O  Lord,  our  blessed  Savior,  our  Divine  Guide  and  Leader,  the  true  Light 
that  lighteth  every  man  that  cometh  into  the  world;  we  implore  Thy  Divine 
aid  and  presence,  that  we  may  be  lifted  up  above  the  obscurities  which  shadow 
our  minds;  for  Thou  art  the  Light  of  the  world,  and  he  that  followeth  after 
Thee  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the  light  of  life.  When  our 
footsteps  falter  and  our  way  is  dim,  shed  abroad,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  light 
of  Thy  love  and  truth  in  our  hearts,  that  we  may  have  joy  in  Thy  Divine 
guidance,  and  faith  in  the  wise  dispensations  of  Thy  merciful  Providence. 
Guard,  O  Lord,  all  our  goings  in  Thy  paths,  that  our  footsteps  slip  not;  so 
/Shall  we  come  nearer  to  Thee,  forsaking  our  own  weak  inclinations,  and 
finding  delight  eternal  in  the  hope  of  Thy  kingdom,  where  we  shall  obtain 
joy  and  gladness,  and  where  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee  awa)'.     Amen. 

203. 

O  Lord,  our  King  and  our  Redeemer,  Ruler  of  the  heavens  and  the 
earth;  we  humbly  kneel  at  Thy  footstool  and  bow  our  heads  before  Thy  face, 
for  Thou  alone  art  worthy  of  the  prayers  and  adoration  of  Thy  people;  but 
we,  O  Lord  our  God,  are  unworthy  to  come  into  Thy  holy  presence.  Grant, 
O  Lord  our  Father,  that  we  may  approach  Thee  in  humility  and  contrition 
of  spirit;  uplift  and  restore  Thy  penitent  servants,  for  without  Thy  mercy 
and  forgiveness  we  cannot  but  remain  as  dust  and  ashes.  Help  us,  O  Lord, 
to  shun  the  homage  we  would  pay  to  other  gods,  the  gods  of  the  flesh  and 
the  world,  and  the  fancies  of  our  own  imagining;  uphold,  we  pray  Thee,  our 
effort  to  be  zealous  and  faithful  in  a  truly  pious  life;  and  sustain  us  in  the 
way  that  leads  to  Thy  throne  in  heaven;  for  then  shall  our  works  glorify 
Thee,  to  whom  alone  be  all  praise,  honor,  and  majesty,  forever.     Amen. 


390  PRAYERS. 

204. 

Thou  art,  O  Ivord,  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life;  whosoever  liveth  and 
believeth  in  Thee  shall  never  die;  and  though,  in  the  dispositions  of  Thy 
Providence,  we  are  led  through  the  valley  of  shadow,  still  Thou  art  with  us. 
Thy  Divine  Wisdom  to  guide,  Thy  Divine  Power  to  uphold;  Thou  art  our 
Father;  and  as  the  mercy  of  a  father  upon  his  children,  so  we  acknowledge 
Thee,  all-pitying,  all-compassionate,  providing  for  our  every  need,  even 
though  it  come  through  the  way  of  suffering  and  sorrow.  We  do  not  know 
what  is  best  for  ourselves,  or  for  others,  but  Thou,  O  L/ord,  knowest;  and  we 
pray  for  faith  and  trust  in  Thee,  that  we  may  ever  be  willing  to  follow  in  the 
paths  where  Thou  leadest;  we  pray  for  strength,  that  when  the  shadows  of 
mortal  ill  or  earthly  calamity  are  upon  us,  we  still  may  rest  and  abide  in 
Thee,  and  be  able  to  say  from  fulness  of  heart,  Thy  will  be  done,  O  Lord, 
forever.     Amen. 

205. 

O  Lord  God,  the  Author  of  life,  and  the  Giver  of  every  blessing,  we  pray 
that  we  may  be  deemed  worthy  of  Th}-  grace  and  mercy;  and  that  we  may 
speak  Thy  praise  continually;  for  we  acknowledge  that  only  Thy  Divine 
presence  can  inspire  our  hearts  to  worship  Thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth;  and 
we  acknowledge,  O  Lord,  that  we  and  all  men  have  received  infinite  blessings 
at  Thy  hand,  and  by  Thy  gracious  giving;  for  these  we  would  offer  up  our 
thanks  this  day;  and  we  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  our  Savior,  for  the  mercy  of 
Thy  coming  to  establish  Thy  New  Church,  by  which  all  the  nations  of  the 
earth  may  be  restored  to  Thee  in  holy  faith  and  gladness  of  life.  We  thank 
Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  civil  and  material  benefits  which  Thou  hast  granted  us 
in  such  abundance,  and  we  offer  our  gratitude  for  Thy  bounty  in  the  produc- 
tions of  the  earth;  and  as  Thy  plenteous  rain  hath  watered  the  parched 
ground,  so  may  Thy  loving  mercy  visit  us  to  restore  and  uplift  the  languish- 
ing spirit,  and  lead  us  onward  and  upward  in  the  heavenly  life,  that  we  may 
receive  spiritual  blessings  from  Thee  forever.     Atnen. 

206. 

Most  merciful  Lord  God,  Father  of  eternity;  grant,  we  pray  Thee,  that 
as  we  advance  through  the  times  and  seasons  of  our  natural  life  we  may  also 
enter  upon  new  states  of  spiritual  love  and  faith,  that  we  may  grow  and 
increase  day  by  day  and  year  by  year  in  the  knowledge  and  life  of  Th}-  Divine 
Word,  and  in  power  to  repent  and  overcome  the  evil  delights  that  prevent 
the  reception  of  heavenly  delights  from  Thee.  Grant  that  we  may  serve 
Thee  diligently,  cheerfully,  and  with  a  whole  heart,  in  the  manifold  uses  to 
the  neighbor  which  Thou  in  Thy  Providence  hast  given  us  to  perform.  Help 
us  to  be  faithful  and  constant  in  all  that  our  hand  fandeth  to  do,  that  both  we 
and  those  committed  to  our  care  may  grow  in  wisdom.  Be  with  us,  O  Lord, 
in  our  earnest  purpose  to  begin  a  new  life,  to  repent  of  sin,  and  to  go  forward 


PRAYICRS.  391 

with  unfaltering  footsteps  in  the  path  which  Thou  hast  shown  us.  Make  us 
to  see  and  know  ourselves  better,  to  realize  that  of  ourselves  we  have  no  love 
of  good;  and  as  we  implore  Thy  Divine  aid,  come,  we  beseech  Thee,  and 
make  Thine  abode  with  us,  upholding  us  in  the  trials  of  life,  and  giving  us 
courage  and  hope  for  victory;  and  to  Thy  name  be  all  glory  and  praise,  now 
and  forever.     Amen. 

207. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  given  Thy  Word  for  the  salvation  of  men; 
grant  that  we  may,  with  ever  increasing  desire,  study  and  learn  its  holy 
teachings,  so  that  in  Thy  light  we  may  acknowledge  Thee  as  the  God  of  all 
flesh,  that  we  may  know  the  evils  of  our  unregenerate  nature,  that  we  may 
be  saved  from  ourselves,  that  we  may  be  withheld  from  the  snares  of  the 
proprium,  that  we  may  be  released  from  the  bondage  of  self  will,  that  we 
may  be  protected  from  the  influence  and  power  of  evil  spirits,  who  find  so 
much  in  us  by  which  they  can  excite  us  to  folly,  and  goad  us  to  sin. 

We  confess,  O  Ivord,  that  of  ourselves  we  are  wholly  evil,  and  as  to 
the  inclinations  of  our  hearts  wholly  corrupt;  but  we  pray  Thee  to  manifest 
Thyself  unto  us  in  the  power  of  Thy  Word,  that  we  may  be  lifted  out  of 
ourselves,  that  we  may  be  drawn  nearer  to  Thee,  that  we  may  be  kept  in 
the  stream  of  Thy  Providence,  and  ever  faithfully  do  Thy  will,  that  we  may 
cast  our  all  upon  Thee  as  trusting  children  upon  an  all-loving  and  all-wise 
Father,  that  we  may  never  more  turn  back  from  Thee,  but  draw  more  closely 
day  by  day;  and  finally  of  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  permit  us  to  look  forward 
with  hope  and  delight  of  heart  to  a  life  of  use  with  Thee  in  Thy  kingdom 
forever.     Amen. 

PRAYERS  AT  MEALvS. 

Our  Father  in  heaven,  give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.     Amen. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  for  these  and  all  Thy  many  blessings. 
Amen. 

For  all  Thy  blessings,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee  to  make  us  truly  thankful. 
Amen. 

Sanctify,  O  Lord,  this  food  to  our  use,  and  our  lives  to  Thy  service. 
Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
Amen. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good;  for  His  mercy  is  forever. 
Amen. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  our  Father  in  heaven,  for  this  our  daily 
bread.     Amen. 


392 


PRAYERS. 


Bless,  O  I^ord,  these  refreshments  of  Thy  bounty,  and  give  vis  thankful 
hearts.     Amen. 

O  Lord  our  Heavenly  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  evermore 
the  bread  of  life.     Amen. 

Thou  art,  O  Lord,  the  bread  which  cometh  down  from  heaven  and  giveth 
life  unto  the  world.     Amen. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  for  these  provisions  of  Thy  bounty,  and 
for  all  the  blessings  of  Thy  mercy.     Ame^i. 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  Thy  name  give  glory,  for 
Thy  mercy  and  for  Thy  truth's  sake.     Amen. 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  great  goodness,  and  for  Th}- 
wonderful  mercy  to  the  children  of  men,     Atnen. 

O  Lord,  bless  this  bread  of  Thy  provision,  which  Thou  hast  set  before 
us  this  day;  and  feed  us,  and  lift  us  up  for  evermore.     Amen. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  His  holy 
name;  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His  benefits.     Amen. 

Lord  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us,  and  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  upon 
us;  that  Thy  way  ma}-  be  known  upon  earth.  Thy  saving  health  to  all  nations. 
Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  giveth  food  to  the  hungry,  who  openeth  the 
eyes  of  the  blind,  who  raiseth  up  them  that  are  bowed  down.  Bless  thou  the 
Lord,  O  my  soul.     Amen. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel,  who  satisfieth  the  longing 
soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with  good;  and  blessed  be  His  glorious 
name  for  evermore.     Amen. 

Feed  us,  O  Lord,  with  the  bread  which  cometh  down  from  heaven,  that 
we  may  eat  thereof  and  not  die.  For  the  bread  of  God  is  He  that  cometh 
down  from  heaven,  and  giveth  life  unto  the  world.     Amen 

We  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  for  this  table  which  Thou  hast  spread 
before  us,  and  for  the  bread  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to  eat;  and  grant  us. 
O  Lord,  that  we  may  eat  and  drink  with  Thee  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom 
foiever.     Amen, 


Sacramente  anb  IRitee^ 


BAPTISM. 


A  Hymv  or  Psalm  of  Praise  may  be  sung. 

The  Candidates  for  Baptism  having  come  forward,  or  the  Parents  having  presented  their 
children,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Inasmuch  as  man  is  born  of  his  parents  into  natural  life,  and  not 
into  vSpiritual  life,  and  by  inheritance  inclines  to  evils  of  every  kind, 
he  must  be  born  again  that  he  may  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God; 
and  inasmuch  as  this  new  birth  or  regeneration  is  represented  in  the 
waters  of  Baptism,  you  have  come  forward  that  you  {this  child)  may  be 
baptized,  and  thus  enter  according  to  order  into  the  Church  of  the  Lord 
on  earth.  Hear  now,  therefore,  the  teaching  of  the  Sacred  Scripture, 
and  of  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  passages  from  the  Sacred  Scripture: 

And  Jesus  came  and  spake  unto  them,  saying,  All  power  is  given 
unto  me  in  heaven  and  on  earth.  Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all 
nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Spirit;  teaching  them  to  keep  all  things  whatsoever  I  have 
commanded  you;  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  all  the  days,  even  until  the 
consummation  of  the  age.     Amen.     Matthew  28:  iS-20. 

John  did  baptize  in  the  wilderness,  and  preach  the  baptism  of 
repentance  for  the  remission  of  sins.  And  there  went  out  to  him  all 
the  land  of  Judea,  and  they  of  Jerusalem,  and  were  all  baptized  of  him 
in  the  river  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins.     Mark  i:  4,  5. 

John  answered,  saying  unto  them  all,  I  indeed  baptize  you  with 
water;  but  one  mightier  than  I  cometh,  the  latchet  of  whose  shoes  I  am 
not  worthy  to  unloose;  He  shall  baptize  you  wnth  the  Holy  Spirit  and 
with  fire.     L^tke  3:  16. 

(393) 


394  SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 

And  in  those  daj'S  Jesus  came  from  Nazareth  of  Galilee,  and  was 
baptized  of  John  in  the  Jordan.  And  straightway  coming  up  out  of 
the  water,  He  saw  the  heavens  opened,  and  the  Spirit  like  a  dove  de- 
scending upon  Him;  and  there  came  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying.  Thou 
art  m}'  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased.     Mark  i:  ()-ii. 

And  He  said  unto  them.  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the 
Gospel  to  ever}^  creature.  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall  be 
saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not  shall  be  condemned.     Mark  i6:  75,  16. 

Verily,  verily,  I  sa^'  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water, 
and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is 
born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh;  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit. 
Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee.  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst 
not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth;  so  is  every  one  that  is 
born  of  the  Spirit.     John  j:  5-8. 

If  any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  den}'  himself,  and  take  up 
his  cross,  and  follow  me.     Matthew  16:  24. 

Lo,  children  are  a  heritage  of  the  Lord,  and  the  fruit  of  the  womb 
is  His  reward.     Psal?n  i2j:j. 

And  they  brought  young  children  unto  Him,  that  He  should  touch 
them;  and  the  disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought  them.  But  when 
Jesus  saw  it.  He  was  much  displeased,  and  said  unto  them.  Suffer  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not;  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  Whosoever  shall  not  receive 
the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 
Mark  JO:  13-15. 

Take  heed  that  3'e  despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones;  for  I  vSay 
unto  3'ou,  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do  alwa3's  behold  the  face 
of  my  Father  who  is  in  heaven.  Even  so  it  is  not  the  will  of  your 
Father  in  heaven,  that  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish.  Matthew 
18:  10,  14. 

And  He  took  them  up  in  His  arms,  put  His  hands  upon  them,  and 
blessed  them.     Mark  10:  16. 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  a  portion  of  the  following,  or  other  passages  from  the  General 
Doctrine: 

Baptism  was  instituted  for  a  sign  that  a  man  is  of  the  Church,  and 
for  a  memorial  that  he  can  be  regenerated;  for  the  washing  of  Baptism 
is  a  spiritual  washing,  which  is  regeneration.  Since  every  one  who  is 
regenerated  also  undergoes  temptations,  which  are  vSpiritual  combats 


BAPTISM.  395 

against  evils  and  falsities,  these  also  are  signified  by  the  waters  of 
Baptism.  Inasmuch  as  Baptism  is  for  a  sign  and  memorial  of  these 
things,  man  may  be  baptized  as  an  infant,  and  if  not  in  his  infancy,  he 
may  be  baptized  as  an  adult.  Let  those,  therefore,  who  are  baptized 
know  that  Baptism  confers  neither  faith  nor  salvation;  but  that  it  testi- 
fies that  they  may  receive  faith  and  be  saved  if  they  are  regenerated. 

The  first  use  of  Baptism  is  introduction  into  the  Christian  Church, 
and  at  the  same  time  insertion  among  Christians  in  the  spiritual 
world.  The  second  use  of  Baptism  is  that  the  Christian  may  know 
and  acknowledge  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  and 
follow  Him.  The  third  use  of  Baptism,  which  is  the  final  use,  is  that 
man  may  be  regenerated. 

Infants  are  introduced  by  Baptism  into  the  Christian  heaven,  and 
angels  are  there  assigned  to  them,  to  take  care  of  them,  by  whom  they 
are  kept  in  a  state  of  receiving  faith  in  the  Lord;  and  as  they  grow  up, 
and  come  into  their  own  right,  and  their  own  reason,  the  guardian 
angels  leave  them,  and  they  associate  to  themselves  such  spirits  as 
make  one  with  their  life  and  faith. 

All  who  are  baptized  are  to  be  initiated  into  the  knowledge  and  be- 
lief that  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  in 
whom  is  the  Divine  Trinity  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit;  and  that 
we  are  to  be  conjoined  with  Him  by  a  life  according  to  the  command- 
ments of  the  Decalogue. 

BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 

TJie  Ministey  shall  say: 

You  have  brought  this  child  into  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  that 
he  may  be  baptized  with  water  and  the  Holy  Spirit;  and  by  this  act 
you  do  enter  into  a  solemn  covenant  with  the  Lord  to  renounce  for  him 
the  ways  of  the  world,  and  to  keep  for  him  the  commandments  of  God, 
until  he  become  of  age,  when  he  shall  take  upon  hiinself  oi  his  own  free 
will  to  follow  the  Lord  in  keeping  the  precepts  of  His  Word.  Now 
therefore  let  me  ask: 

Do  you  for  yourselves,  and  for  this  child,  acknowledge  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  to  be  the  God  of  heaven  and  earth  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

Minister: 

Do  3'ou  for  yourselves,  and  for  this  child,  acknowledge  that  evils 
are  to  be  shunned  as  sins  against  Him  ? 


396  SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES. 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

Minislsr: 

Will  you  therefore  have  this  child  baptized  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  will. 

All  kneeling,  the  -Minister  shall  repeat  one  of  the  following,  or  other  suitable  Prayer: 

0  most  merciful  Lord,  grant  that  the  old  life  may  die  in  this  child, 
and  that  he  may  rise  to  new  life  in  Thee;  grant  that  all  evil  affections 
may  be  put  away,  and  that  he  may  grow  in  the  strength  and  spirit  of 
Thy  truth;  grant  hifn  the  knowledge  and  understanding  of  Thy  Word, 
that  he  may  receive  power  to  do  Thy  will,  and  so  to  triumph  over  the 
enemies  of  his  spiritual  life;  grant  that  the  parents  {guardia?is)  of  this 
child  may  be  so  endued  with  Thy  Spirit,  that  in  their  government  of 
him  they  may  be  led  in  the  waj^  of  wisdom,  and  receive  for  him  the 
reward  of  a  life  of  use  in  Thine  everlasting  kingdom,     Ameii. 

Bless,  O  Lord,  this  administration  of  Thy  Holy  Sacrament,  and 
graciously  receive  this  child  now  to  be  baptized;  enlighten  hiin  by  Thy 
Word,  defend  him  in  temptation,  and  lead  him  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  into 
everlasting  life.     Ame7i. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  w^e  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Minister  shall  receive  the  child  into  his  arms,  and  shall  say  to  the  Parents  or 
Guardians: 

Will  you  now  name  this  child  ? 

Repeating  the  name  of  the  child,  and  applying  the  water  to  its  forehead,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

1  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son, 
and  Holy  Spirit.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  make  the  sigyi  of  the  cross  upon  tlie  forehead  and  breast  of  the  child; 
and  laying  on  his  hands,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to 
shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee;  the  Lord  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.     Amen. 


BAPTISM.  397 

Returning  the  child  to  the  Parents  or  Guardians,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

In  the  Divine  Providence  of  the  Lord,  this  child  now  baptized  was 
born  into  the  world,  and  is  oommitted  to  your  care,  that  by  life  in  the 
world  he  may  be  prepared  for  life  in  heaven;  and  it  is  given  you  to  co- 
operate with  the  Lord  to  this  end.  Seek,  therefore,  for  the  light  and 
knowledge  to  guide  you  in  the  performance  of  your  part  in  this  work. 
Lead  this  child  to  acknowledge  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  as  his  God  and 
Father;  teach  him  the  Ten  Commandments,  that  he  may  learn  to  shun 
evils  as  sins;  let  him  learn  the  Lord's  Prayer,  that  he  may  be  introduced 
into  the  worship  of  the  Lord;  and  cause  him  to  be  instructed  in  the 
Word  of  the  Lord,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrines  of  the  New  Jerusalem, 
that  he  may  be  prepared  for  regeneration.  In  this  way  you  will  pro- 
mote his  happiness  in  this  life,  and  his  eternal  welfare  in  the  world  to 
come. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Ptaisc  may  be  sung. 

The  Minister  may  then  pronounce  the  Benediction. 

BAPTISM  OF  ADULTS. 

The  Minister  shall  say: 

You  have  come  into  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  that  you  may  be 
baptized  with  water  and  the  Holy  Spirit;  and  by  this  act  you  do  enter 
into  a  solemn  covenant  with  the  Lord  to  renounce  the  ways  of  the  world, 
and  to  keep  the  commandments  of  God,  that  you  may  be  saved  from 
your  sins,  and  receive  everlasting  life.     Now  therefore  let  me  ask: 

Do  you  acknowledge  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  to  be  the  God  of  heaven 
and  earth  ? 

Answer: 

I  do. 

Minister: 

Do  you  acknowledge  that  evils  are  to  be  shunned  as  sins  against 
Him  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

Minister: 

Will  you  therefore  be  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  will. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  of  the  following,  or  other  suitable  Prayers: 

O  most  merciful  Lord,  we  pray  Thy  blessing  upon  this  person  now  to 
be  baptized;  grant  that  the  old  life  may  die  in  him,  and  that  he  may  rise 
to  new  life  in  Thee;  grant  that  the  lusts  of  the  world  and  the  cupidities 


398  SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 

of  the  flesh  may  be  put  away,  and  that  he  may  grow  in  all  intelligence 
and  wisdom;  grant  him  the  knowledge  and  understanding  of  Thy  Word, 
that  he  may  receive  power  and  strength  to  do  Thy  will,  and  so  to 
triumph  over  the  enemies  of  his  spiritual  life;  enlighten  him,  O  Lord, 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  he  may  be  endowed  with  all  heavenly  virtues, 
and  receive  in  Thy  mercy  the  reward  of  a  life  of  use  with  Thee  in  Thine 
everlavSting  kingdom.     Amen. 

Bless,  O  Lord,  this  administration  of  Thy  Holy  Sacrament,  and 
graciously  receive  this  person  now  to  be  baptized;  enlighten  him  by 
Thy  Word,  defend  hi^n  in  temptation,  and  lead  him  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
into  everlasting  life.      Amen. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  w^ll  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

The  Candidate  still  kneeling,  the  Minister,  naming  him,  shall  apply  the  water  to  his  forehead, 
and  shall  say: 

I  baptize  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Father,  Son, 
and  Holy  Spirit.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  make  the  sign  of  the  cross  upon  the  forehead  and  upon  the  breast  of  the 
person  no2V  baptized;  and  laying  on  his  hands,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Lord  bless  thee  and  keep  thee;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to 
shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee;  the  Lord  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.     Amen. 

The  person  baptised  havitig  risen,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

You  have  now  been  introduced  by  Baptism  into  the  Lord's  New 
Church,  and  have  taken  upon  yourself  the  Christian  name;  let  me 
exhort  you,  therefore,  to  cultivate  with  all  diligence  a  knowledge  of  the 
Word  of  the  Lord,  and  of  the  Heavenly  Doctrines  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 
Learn  to  shun  evils  as  sins  against  God,  to  renounce  the  love  of  self 
and  the  world,  to  love  the  Lord  above  all  things,  and  your  neighbor  as 
yourself.  In  this  way  alone  will  you  come  into  communion  with  the 
angels,  and  into  conjunction  with  God,  and  thus  enter  into  everlasting 
life. 

A  Hymn  or  Psahn  of  Praise  may  be  sung. 

The  Minister  may  then  pronounce  the  Benediction. 


THE  HOIvY  SUPPER. 


An  Introit  shall  be  snvc;. 

Having  entered,  and  opened  the  ll'ord,  the  Minister  may  repeat  one  or  mote  Sentences  of 
Scripture. 

The  Minister  shall  theti  say: 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down;  let  us  kneel  before  the 
Lord  our  Maker. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Most  merciful  Lord,  we  have  turned  away  from  Thee  into  the  paths 
of  error  and  sin;  we  have  followed  the  devices  of  our  own  hearts;  we 
have  transgressed  against  Thy  law,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed;  we 
have  wandered  from  Thy  commandments;  we  have  yielded  to  the 
allurements  of  the  world  and  the  flesh;  we  have  neglected  the  works  of 
repentance;  w^e  have  rebelled  against  Thy  merciful  Providence.  Draw 
near  unto  us,  and  deliver  us  from  our  sins;  strengthen  us  in  all  good, 
and  bring  us  into  everlasting  life,  through  Thy  mercy,  O  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  say: 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart. 

People: 

Try  me  and  know  m}^  thoughts. 

Minister: 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me. 

People: 

And  lead  me  in  the  wa}^  everlasting. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  then  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom,  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

Minister: 

O  Lord,  teach  us  Thy  way. 

People: 

And  we  will  walk  in  Thy  truth. 

(399) 


40O 


SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES. 


The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  my  face. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain. 

Remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adulter^'. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor 
his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

People: 

O  Lord,  these  words  which  Thou  hast  spoken  we  will  do. 

The  Minister  may  here  read  from  the  Law  or  the  Gospel. 
The  Minister  kneeling  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life;  in  Thee  is  our 
power  and  strength;  from  Thee  alone  are  we  able  to  keep  Thy  law  and 
do  Thy  will;  be  Thou  ever  with  us  to  help  and  to  deliver,  for  without 
Thee  we  can  do  nothing.     Amen. 

The  Minister  may  add  or  substitute  one  or  more  suitable  Prayers. 
The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  say: 

Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  Him  who  is,  and  who  was,  and 
who  is  to  come.     Amen. 

All  standing,  the  Alleluia  shall  be  sung: 


-  3^-25^- 


^  ^   ..^         ^-^-^ 


^psiippisispga 


Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

Salvation  and  j  glor3%  and  j  honor,  and  ]  power. 

Be  (into  the  |  Lord  our  |  God. 

Al  1  le  I  lu  J  ia. 


THE   HOLY   SUPPER. 


401 


The  People  sitting,  one  or  more  Lessons  may  be  read;  or  the  Minister  may  read  a  portion  front 
the  General  Doctt  ine,  the  Law,  or  the  Gospel. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  may  be  sung;  a  portion  from  an  Antiphon  may  be  added  or 
substituted. 

An  Interlude  shall  follow,  after  which  there  may  be  a  Period  of  Silence;  or,  the  Interlude  may 
follow  the  singing  of  the  Alleluia,  and  conclude  this  portion  of  the  Service. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  c^ Praise  may  be  sung. 

The  Sermon  may  hcrefolloiv. 

The  remainder  of  the  Service  may  be  the  same  as  in  the  General  Offices. 


2. 


The  following,  or  other  Psalm  of  Praise,  shall  be  sung: 


jj 


=1: 


-tS>- 


m^^i^mm^m 


And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  |  Lord  of  |  hosts 

Make  unto  all  |  people  •  a  |  feast  of  j  fat  things, 

A  feast  of  wines  on  the  lees,  of  fat  things  |  full  of  |  marrow, 

Of  wines  on  the  |  lees  [  well  re  j  fined. 

^nd  He  shall  destroy  ]  in  this  |  mountain 
The  face  of  the  |  covering  •  cavSt  |  over  •  all  |  people, 
And  the  vail  that  is  spread  |  over  •  all  ]  nations. 
He  will  I  swallow  •  up  |  death  in  |  victory. 

And  the  |  Lord  Je  |  hovih 

Will  wipe  away  |  tears  from  |  off  all  |  faces; 

And  the  rebuke  of  His  people  shall  He  |  take  a  |  way 

From  off  all  the  earth    |  for  the  |  Lord  hath  |  spoken. 

And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day,  L6    |  this  is  •  our  |  God; 
We  have  waited  for  |  Him,  and  |  He  will  |  save  us; 
This  is  the  Lord   we  have  |  waited  •  for  |  Him; 
We  will  be  glad  and  re  |  joice  in  |  His  sal  |  vation. 

Isaiah  25:  6-g. 


402 


SACRAMENTvS    AND    RITES. 


The  Minnter  shall  then  say: 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  for  He  hath  visited  and  redeemed 
His  people. 

People: 


^=a3E3^3 


(^ — <^— , — «? — ■— ^— I — ^ — '9 — I— (^ — <^' 


I 

This  is  the  ]  Lord's  [  doing, 

It  is  I  marvel  •  Ions  |  in  our  |  eyes. 

Aftnisler: 

For  He  hath  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate,  and  hath  delivered 
us  from  the  hand  of  our  enemies. 

People: 

For  great  is  His  merc}^  |  toward  |  me; 

And  Thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  ]  from  the  |  lowest  |  hell. 

Aftnisler: 

He  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with 
good. 

People: 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  |  of  mine  1  enemies; 
Thou  anointest  my  head  with  j  oil,  my  |  cup  •   runneth  |  over. 

Mim'ster: 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  His  people;  the  Lord  will  bless 
His  people  with  peace. 

People: 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  |  days  •  of  my  [  life; 
And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  |  Lord  for  |  length  of  |  days. 

M/ntsler: 

Blessed  are  they  that  are  called  to  the  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

People: 

Let  us  be  glad  |  and  re  |  joice, 

And  giYe  \  glory  |  unto  ]  Him; 

For  the  marriage*  of  the  |  Lamb  is  |  come, 

And  His  |  wife  hath  j  made  her  •  self  |  ready. 


THE    HOLY  SUPPER.  403 

Minister-: 

Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto  Him  that  sit- 
teth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever  and  ever. 

People: 

Glory  and  might  be  |  unto  |  Him, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever,  A  |  men; 

Who  is  and  who  was   and  w^ho  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  |  ty.     Amen. 

Instead  of  the  foregoing,  some  other  suitable  A  ntiphon  may  be  used. 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scripture: 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find;  knock, 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you;  for  everyone  that  asketh  receiveth; 
and  he  that  seeketh  findeth;  and  to  him  that  knocketh  it  shall  be 
opened. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will 
give  3'ou  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me;  for  I  am 
meek  and  lowly  in  heart;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls.  For 
my  j'oke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  is  light. 

Veril}^  veril3%  I  say  unto  you,  Moses  gave  you  not  that  bread  from 
heaven;  but  my  Father  giveth  3^ou  the  true  bread  from  heaven.  For 
the  bread  of  God  is  He  which  cometh  down  from  heaven,  and  giveth 
life  unto  the  world. 

I  am  the  living  bread  w^hich  came  down  from  heaven;  if  any  man 
eat  of  this  bread,  he  shall  live  for  ever;  and  the  bread  that  I  will  give 
is  my  flesh,  w^hich  I  will  give  for  the  life  of  the  world. 

Whoso  eateth  m\^  flesh,  and  drinketh  ni}'  blood,  hath  eternal  life; 
and  I  wnll  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day;  for  my  flesh  is  meat  indeed, 
and  my  blood  is  drink  indeed.  He  that  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh 
my  blood,  dwelleth  in  me  and  I  in  him. 

Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  yoM.  As  a  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself, 
except  it  abide  in  the  vine;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide  in  me.  I 
am  the  vine,  3'e  are  the  branches.  He  that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him, 
the  same  bringeth  forth  much  fruit;  for  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

If  3^e  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in  you,  3'e  shall  ask  what  ye 
will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you. 

Come,  and  gather  3^ourselves  together  unto  the  supper  of  the  great 
God. 

Blessed  is  he  that  shall  eat  bread  in  the  kingdom  of  God. 


404 


SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 


All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  of  the  following,  or  other  suitable  Prayer: 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  we  come  unto  Thee  in  the  way 
of  Thine  own  appointment,  that  we  may  have  life,  and  that  we  may 
have  it  more  abundantly.  In  Thy  love  and  in  Thy  pity  Thou  hast 
redeemed  us;  in  Th}'  love  and  in  Thy  pity  prepare  us  to  receive  the 
benefits  of  Thy  redemption.  Give  us  power  to  repent  of  our  sins,  and 
open  our  minds  to  receive  in  devout  humility  Thy  Divine  mere}'  and 
grace.  Consecrate  in  us  the  bread  and  wine  of  Thy  Holy  Supper, 
that  we  may  be  fed  with  the  spiritual  food  of  Thy  Divine  body  and 
blood,  and  that  this  most  holy  act  of  worship  may  be  the  means  of 
opening  unto  us  the  mansions  of  heaven,  and  of  conjoining  us  more 
closely  with  Thee  for  evermore.     Ame?i. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ;  we  come  into  Thy  holy  presence, 
and  bow  ourselves  before  Thee,  bringing  no  merit  of  our  own,  nor  any 
plea  save  Thy  justice,  mercy,  and  love;  humbly  confessing  our  sins, 
and  acknowledging  that  without  Thee  we  are  nothing.  Show  us  Thy 
mercy,  O  Lord,  and  give  us  power  and  inclination  to  repent  of  our  sins, 
to  leave  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  and  to  follow  Thee  in  the  path 
which  leads  to  heavenly  rest  and  peace.  And  in  drawing  near  to  Thy 
holy  table  which  Thou  hast  prepared,  we  pray  Thee  that  we  may  for- 
sake all  the  allurements  of  the  world,  and  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  that 
this  holy  Sacrament  may  be  sanctified  in  us,  and  that  we  may  be  fed 
with  the  spiritual  food  which  endureth  unto  everlasting  life.     Amen. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  then  say  together: 

O  Lord,  Immanuel,  God  with  us,  our  Savior  and  Redeemer,  Jesus 
Christ;  Thou  art  our  Father  in  the  heavens;  Thou  art  the  Son  of  God 
that  came  into  the  world;  Thou  art  the  Holy  Spirit,  the  Spirit  of  Truth 
that  leadeth  unto  all  truth;  Thou  art  God,  and  Thou  alone,  over  all  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth,  and  Thy  kingdom  shall  endure  forever.    Amen. 

All  standing,  the  following  shall  be  sung: 


r- 


Amen.  blessing    and  [  glory,  and  |  wisdom. 

And  thanksgiving  and  |  honor,  and  |  power,  and  |  strength, 

Be  I  unto  •   our  |  God, 

For  I  ever  •  and  |  ever.     A  |  men. 


THE    HOT.Y   SUPPER.  405 

The  People  seated,  the  Minister  shall  read  the  Institution  of  the  Holy  Supper: 

Now  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  was  at  hand,  which  is  called 
the  passover;  and  Jesus  sent  two  of  His  disciples,  saying.  Go  and  pre- 
pare us  the  passover,  that  we  may  eat.  And  they  went  and  made  ready, 
as  He  had  commanded  them.  And  when  the  evening  was  come,  Jesus 
sat  down  with  His  disciples: 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  one  of  the  following: 

And  as  they  were  eating,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed  and  brake 
it,  and  gave  it  to  the  disciples,  and  said.  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body. 
And  He  took  the  cup,  and  giving  thanks,  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
Drink  ye  all  of  it;  for  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  covenant,  which  is 
shed  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins. 

And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  it, 
and  gave  to  them,  and  said.  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body.  And  He  took 
the  cup,  and  when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  gave  it  to  them;  and  they 
all  drank  of  it. 

And  He  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto 
them,  saying.  This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you;  this  do  in  re- 
membrance of  me.  Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper,  saying.  This 
cup  is  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you. 

Taking  the  bread,  the  Mintster  shall  say: 

Thus  will  I  bless  Thee  while  I  live;  I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  Thy 
name.  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness;  and  my 
mouth  shall  praise  Thee  with  lips  of  singing. 

Taking  the  wine,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Unto  Him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in  His  own 
blood;  to  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Having  prepared  the  elements,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  of  the  following,  or  some  other 
Invitation: 

Come  ye,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  partake  of  this 
most  holy  Sacrament,  devoutly  kneeling,  and  making  humble  con- 
fession to  the  Lord  your  God, 

Come  ye  now  and  partake  of  this  most  holy  Sacrament,  that  ye 
may  eat  the  food  prepared  of  God  for  the  salvation  of  your  souls. 

In  giving  the  bread,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

This  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for  you;  this  do  in  remembrance 
of  me. 

In  giving  the  U'ine,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

This  cup  is  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you. 


4o6  SACRAMENTvS   AND    RITES. 

The  following  may  be  said  by  the  Minister  as  he  gives  the  bread  to  each  comtnunicani : 

The  body  of  our  Lord,  which  is  given  for  thee,  preserve  thy  sotu' 
unto  everlasting  life. 

The  following  may  be  said  by  the  Minister  as  he  gives  the  wine  to  each  communicant: 

The  blood  of  our  Lord,  which  is  shed  for  thee,  preserve  thy  soul 
unto  everlasting  life. 

The  Minister  shall  then  repeat  one  of  the  following  Blessings: 

The  Lord  bless  you,  and  keep  you;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to  shine 
upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto  you;  the  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance 
upon  you,  and  give  you  peace.     Amen. 

The  Lord  keep  your  going  out  and  30ur  coming  in  from  this  time 
forth,  and  even  for  evermore.     Amen. 

The  Lord  our  Savior  keep  your  minds  and  hearts  in  perfect  peace, 
and  the  blessing  of  His  mercy  abide  with  3'ou  forever.     Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  then  partake  of  the  Sacrament;  and  aftrriL'ard.  still  kneeling,  he  shall  say: 

O  Lord,  save  Th}^  people,  and  bless  Thine  inheritance;  and  feed 
them,  and  lift  them  up{  forever.     Amen. 

The  Minister  standing  may  here  read  a  suitable  passage  of  Scripture. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  shall  be  sung. 

The  Offertory  shall  then  be  sung,  or  the  Offering  may  be  brought  forward  during  the  previous 
singing. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  the  followttig,  or  other  suitable  Prayer: 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whose  mercy  we  have  been  fed  with 
heavenly  gifts;  we  thank  Thee  for  this  Thy  goodness  towards  us, 
beseeching  Thee  to  let  TI13'  loving  kindness  and  Thy  truth  ever  pre- 
serve us,  defending  us  from  all  evil,  and  nourishing  us  in  all  good. 
Direct  Thou  our  waj-,  and  uphold  our  goings  in  Thy  paths.  Abide  in 
us,  O  Lord,  that  we  also  may  abide  in  Thee  for  evermore.     Amen. 

All  shall  theyi  unite  in  repeating  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

The  People  still  kneeling,  the  Benediction,  shall  follow,  and  the  closing  of  the  IVord. 


CONFESSION  OF  FAITH,  OR  CONFIRMATION. 

The  Candidate  havhig-  cotne  forward,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Inasmuch  as  you  have  come  before  the  Lord  to  confess  your  faith  in 
Him,  and  to  make  manifest  your  intention  to  obey  His  commandments, 
hear  .now  therefore  the  Word  of  the  Lord,  and  the  Heavenly  Doctrine 
of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  passages  from  the  Sacred  Scripture: 

There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose  name  was  John.  The  same 
came  for  a  witness,  to  bear  witness  of  the  Light,  that  all  men  through 
him  might  believe.  He  was  not  that  Light,  but  was  sent  to  bear  witness 
of  that  Light.  That  was  the  true  Light,  which  lighteth  every  man  that 
Cometh  into  the  world.  He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was  made 
by  Him,  and  the  world  knew  Him  not.  He  came  unto  His  own,  and 
His  own  received  Him  not.  But  as  many  as  received  Him,  to  them  gave 
He  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  His 
name;  which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor 
of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.     Johfi  i :  6-ij. 

In  those  days  came  John  the  Baptist,  preaching  in  the  wilderness 
of  Judea,  and  saying,  Repent  ye;  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand. 
For  this  is  he  that  was  spoken  of  by  the  prophet  Esaias,  saying.  The 
voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness,  Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord, 
make  His  paths  straight.  And  the  same  John  had  his  raiment  of 
camel's  hair,  and  a  leathern  girdle  about  his  loins;  and  his  meat  was 
locusts  and  wild  honey.  Then  went  out  to  him  Jerusalem,  and  all 
Judea,  and  all  the  region  round  about  Jordan,  and  were  baptized  of 
him  in  Jordan,  confessing  their  sins.     Matthew  j:  i-6. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and 
of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  which  is 
born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh;  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit. 
Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  wind 
bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst 
not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it  goetli;  so  is  every  one  that  is 
born  of  the  Spirit.     /o/i?i  j:  §-8. 

(407) 


4o8  vSACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 

If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what 
ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you.  Herein  is  my  Father  glorified, 
that  ye  bear  much  fruit;  so  shall  ye  be  ray  disciples.  As  the  Father 
hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  3'ou;  continue  ye  in  my  love.  If  3'e 
keep,  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love;  even  as  I  have 
kept  my  Father's  commandments,  and  abide  in  His  love.    /o/i?t  is:  7-10. 

Whosoever  therefore  shall  confess  me  before  men,  him  will  I  con- 
fess also  before  mj-  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  But  whosoever  shall 
deny  me  before  men,  him  wnll  I  also  deny  before  my  Father  which  is  in 
heaven.  He  that  loveth  father  or  mother  more  than  me  is  not  worthy 
of  me;  and  he  that  loveth  son  or  daughter  more  than  me  is  not  worthy 
of  me.  And  he  that  taketh  not  his  cross,  and  followeth  after  me,  is  not 
worthy  of  me.     Matthew  10: 32-38. 

Wherewith  shall  a  3'oung  man  cleanse  his  way?  By  taking  heed 
thereto  according  to  Thy  Word.  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought 
Thee;  O  let  me  not  wander  from  Thy  commandments.  Th}^  Word  have 
I  hid  in  my  heart,  that  I  might  not  sin  against  Thee.  Blessed  art  Thou, 
O  Lord;  teach  me  Thy  statutes.     Psalm  iig:  g-12. 

The  Minister  shall  theti  read  one  or  more  uf  the  folloiving,  or  other  passages  from  the  General 
Doctrine: 

The  tree  of  life  in  the  midst  of  the  Garden  of  Eden,  and  the  tree  of 
the  knowledge  of  good  and  evil,  signify  that  free  will  in  spiritual  things 
is  given  to  man. 

• 

While  he  lives  in  the  world,  man  is  kept  in  the  middle  between 
heaven  and  hell,  and  thereby  in  spiritual  equilibrium,  whence  he  has 
free  will  in  spiritual  things.  That  man  has  such  free  will  is  manifest 
from  the  permission  of  evil,  in  which  the  internal  of  every  one  is;  for 
he  can  think  in  favor  of  God,  or  against  God,  and  he  can  think  in  favor 
of  the  Divine  things  of  the  church,  or  against  them,  as  he  wills.  And 
because  man  has  free  will  in  spiritual  things,  he  also  has  free  will  in 
civil,  moral,  and  natural  things. 

Without  free  will  in  spiritual  things,  the  Word  would  not  be  of  any 
use,  nor  would  the  church  be  anything;  for  the  Word  is  a  book  of  laws 
according  to  which  man  is  to  live,  that  he  may  obtain  eternal  life;  for 
what  purpose  are  these  laws  if  man  has  no  free  will  in  spiritual  things, 
that  is,  in  such  things  as  concern  salvation  and  eternal  life  ? 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH,    OR    CONFIRMATION.  409 

Without  free  will  in  spiritual  things,  there  could  be  no  charity  or 
faith  with  any  man,  nor  any  conjunction  of  charity  and  faith;  hence 
there  could  not  be  anything  by  which  the  Lord  could  conjoin  Himself 
to  man,  and  without  reciprocal  conjunction  there  can  be  no  reformation, 
no  regeneration,  and  hence  no  salvation. 

Every  spiritual  thing  of  the  church,  which  enters  in  freedom,  and 
is  received  in  freedom,  remains;  but  if  anything  is  introduced  when 
there  is  not  a  state  of  freedom,  this  is  not  received,  nor  does  it  enter  in 
and  add  itself  to  the  life  of  man.  The  will  and  the  understanding  of 
man  are  in  this  free  will;  but  the  doing  of  evil  in  both  worlds  is  re- 
strained by  laws,  since  otherwise  society  would  perish,  and  the  whole 
human  race  would  be  destroyed. 

Kvery  man,  as  long  as  he  lives  in  the  world,  walks  in  the  midst 
between  heaven  and  hell,  and  thence  is  in  equilibrium,  so  that  he  has 
freedom  of  will  to  look  upward  to  God,  or  downward  to  hell;  if  he  looks 
upward  to  God,  he  is  as  to  his  spirit  actually  with  the  angels  of  heaven, 
but  if  he  looks  downwards,  as  every  one  does  who  is  in  the  falsity  of  evil, 
he  is  as  to  his  spirit  actually  with  the  devils  of  hell. 

Man  has  free  will  in  this,  that  he  feels  life  in  himself  to  be  as  his 
own,  and  God  leaves  him  so  to  feel,  that  conjunction  jna}^  be  effected, 
which  is  not  possible  unless  it  be  reciprocal;  and  it  becomes  reciprocal 
when  man  acts  as  from  himself.  Hence  it  follows,  that  every  man  can 
be  saved;  and  the  Lord  is  not  in  fault,  but  man,  if  he  is  not  saved;  and 
man  is  in  fault  because  he  does  not  cooperate,  or  act  as  of  himself  from 
God. 

The  reason  why  man  has  the  freedom  of  thinking  evil  and  falsity, 
and  also  of  doing  them,  so  far  as  the  laws  do  not  restrain,  is  that  he  may 
be  reformed;  for  goods  and  truths  must  be  implanted  in  his  love  and 
will,  that  they  may  become  of  his  life;  and  this  cannot  be  effected 
unless  he  have  the  liberty  of  thinking  evil  and  falsity,  as  well  as  good 
and  truth.  This  freedom  is  given  to  every  man  by  the  Lord,  For  that 
which  is  inseminated  in  freedom  remains;  but  what  is  inseminated  by 
compulsion  does  not  remain,  because  it  is  not  from  the  will  of  the  man 
himself,  but  from  the  will  of  him  who  compels. 

From  these  things  it  may  appear  that  free  will  consists  in  doing 
good  from  choice,  or  from  the  will  itself.  They  are  in  this  freedom 
who  are  led  by  the  Lord,  and  they  are  led  by  the  Lord  who  love  good 
and  truth  for  the  sake  of  good  and  truth. 


4IO  SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 

Addressing  the  Candidate,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

You  have  been  baptized  into  the  New  Church,  and  you  now  pievSent 
yourself,  in  acknowledgment  of  your  Baptism,  to  take  upon  yourself, 
and  make  your  own,  the  confession  and  promise  made  for  you  by  ^-our 
parents  {guardia?is).     Now  therefore  let  me  ask: 

Do  you  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  one  only  God  of 
heaven  and  earth? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

Minister: 

Do  5'ou  believe  in  the  Word  of  the  Lord,  and  in  the  Heavenly 
Doctrine  of  the  New  Jerusalem  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

Minister:  * 

Do  you  believe  in  keeping  the  commandments  of  the  Decalogue, 
that  you  ma\-  thereb}'  enter  into  everlasting  life  ? 

A  nszi'er: 

I  do. 

All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  ofthefoUozving,  or  other  suitable  Prayers: 

Bless,  O  Lord,  this  Thy  serva?it;  defend  him  by  the  power  of  Th}- 
Word;  infill  hi?n  with  the  love  of  Th}^  truth,  that  he  maj'  daily  increase 
in  intelligence  and  wisdom,  and  be  prepared  for  the  life  of  Thine  ever- 
lasting kingdom.     Amen. 

O  Lord  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  to  bestow  Thy 
blessing  upon  this  Thy  servant,  who  has  come  before  Thee  to  confess  his 
faith  in  Thee  and  in  Thj-  Word;  give  him  strength  and  power  to  keep 
Thy  commandments,  that  he  maj-  enter  into  life,  and  be  evermore  con- 
joined with  Thee  in  Th}'  heavenl}'  kingdom.     A7nen. 

O  Lord,  our  Father  in  heaven,  the  Source  of  all  good  and  truth  to 
angels  and  to  men;  send  Thy  Hoh'  vSpirit  upon  this  Thy  serva7it,  teach 
him  the  hidden  things  of  Thy  wisdom,  warm  his  heart  with  the  sacred 
fire  of  Thy  love,  and  strengthen  hi7n  in  a  righteous  and  holy  life,  that 
abiding  in  Thee  alwa^'S,  he  may  bring  forth  fruit  unto  eternal  life. 
Ame?i. 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH,    OR    CONFIRMATION  4II 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

The  Candidate  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  laying  on  his  hands  shall  say: 

The  Lord  bless  thee  and  keep  thee;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to 
shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee;  the  Lord  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  thee,   and  give  thee  peace.     Amen. 

Thg  Candidate  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

You  have  by  this  act  of  public  confession  placed  _>'^7/r^^^ voluntarily 
under  the  government  of  the  Lord.  You  are  no  longer  to  shun  evil  and 
do  good  from  your  parents  {guardia?is),  but  from  the  Lord  alone.  The 
Lord  is  now  to  be  your  Father,  and  the  Church  your  Mother,  and  these 
are  the  Father  and  Mother  3'ou  are  now  to  serve  and  honor. 

Read  the  Word  of  the  Lord  in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  and  in  the 
Writings  of  the  Church;  avail  yourself  oi  all  the  means  of  instruction 
which  the  Lord  has  provided,  in  order  that  you  may  receive  light  from 
heaven.  If  this  light  become  your  light,  the  Lord  Himself  will  be  with 
you,  and  bless  you  in  all  the  days  that  are  to  come,  even  to  the  end  of 
life  in  the  world,  and  in  heaven  forever.     Amen. 

A  Hytnn  or  Psabn  of  Praise  7nay  be  sitng. 

The  Minister  may  then  pronounce  the  Benediction. 


BETROTHAI.. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Piaise  7>iay  be  <:u..^: 

The  Persons  to  be  betrothed  standing  before  the  Minister,  he  shall  read  one  or  more  of  the 
following  passages  of  Scripture' 

Thus  saith  the  Lord;  I  remember  thee,  the  lovingkindness  of  thy 
youth,  the  love  of  th}'  betrothings  when  thou  wentest  after  me  in  the 
wilderness,  in  a  land  not  vSown.  Israel  was  holiness  unto  the  L,ord, 
and  the  firstfruits  of  his  increase.    Jeremiah  2:  2,  j. 

Yea,  I  have  loved  thee  with  an  .vtrlasting  love;  therefore  with 
lovingkindness  have  I  drawn  thee  unto  me,  and  I  will  j^et  build  thee, 
and  thou  shalt  be  built,  O  virgin  o."  Israel;  thou  shalt  3'et  be  adorned 
with  th}'  tabrets,  and  shalt  go  forth  in  the  dances  of  them  that  make 
merr}-.     /eremza/i  ji:j,  4. 

And  I  will  betroth  thee  unto  me  for  ever;  yea,  I  will  betroth  thee 
unto  me  in  justice  and  in  judgment,  and  in  lovingkindness,  and  in 
mercies;  and  I  will  betroth  thee  unto  me  in  faithfulness;  and  thou  shalt 
know  the  Lord.     Hosea  2:  79,  20. 

And  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come;  and  let  him  that  heareth 
say.  Come;  and  let  him  that  is  athirst  come;  and  whosoever  will,  let 
him  take  the  water  of  life  freel}'.     Revelation  22:  ly. 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  the  folloiuing,  or  other  instruct  ion  from  the  Heavenly  Doctrine: 

It  is  according  to  Divine  Order  that  a  solemn  betrothal  shall 
precede  marriage;  for  in  this  way  consent,  which  is  the  essential  of 
marriage,  is  established,  strengthened,  and  confirmed. 

The  ends  and  uses  of  betrothals  are,  that  the  souls  of  the  two  maj' 
incline  towards  each  other;  that  the  universal  love  of  the  sex  may 
be  determined  to  one  of  the  sex;  that  the  interior  affections  may  be 
mutually  known,  and  by  application  conjoined  in  the  internal  joyous- 
ness  of  love;  that  the  spirits,  of  both  may  enter  into  marriage,  and  be 

(412) 


BETROTHAL. 


^m 


more  and  more  consociated;  that  conjugial  love  may  thus  advance 
regularly  from  its  first  warmth  even  to  the  nuptial  flame;  and  finally 
that  conjugial  love  may  grow  up  in  just  order  from  its  spiritual  origin. 

Addressing  the  tnan  atid  the  woman  by  their  Christian  names,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Will  you  now,  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  declare  your  undivided 
love  for  each  other,  and  your  mutual  consent  to  become  one  in  affection 
and  thought,  and  in  all  the  ends  and  purposes  of  life  ? 

Each  shall  answer: 

I  will. 

Rings  or  other  pledges  may  be  exchanged,  and  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  man: 

Will  you  betroth  this  woman,  that  you  may  be  conjoined  with  her 
in  spirit,  and  be  piepared  by  the  Lord  for  the  holy  state  of  marriage? 

The  man  shall  answer: 

I  will. 

The  Minister  shall  say  to  the  woman: 

Will  you  betroth  this  man,  that  you  may  be  conjoined  with  him  in 
spirit,  and  be  prepared  by  the  Lord  for  the  holy  state  of  marriage  ? 

The  woman  shall  answer: 

I  will. 


All  kneeling,  the  Minister  shall  repeat  the  following,  or  other  suitable  P} 


ayers: 


We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  presence  and  blessing;  Thou  art 
the  Bridegroom  and  Husband  of  the  Church;  Thy  love  is  perfect,  and 
from  Thee  is  perfect  peace;  to  be  with  Thee  is  fulness  of  joy,  and  life 
evermore.     Amen. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  Love  itself,  and  Wisdom  itself,  and 
from  whom  is  all  conjugial  love  with  angels  and  with  men;  descend, 
we  pray  Thee,  into  the  minds  and  hearts  of  these  Thy  servants  who 
have  plighted  their  faith  before  Thee;  establish  and  confirm  their 
betrothal;  incline  their  hearts  to  each  other,  that  they  may  be  more  and 
more  consociated  in  spirit  and  life;  may  the  thought  of  their  heart 
ascend  as  one  to  Thee;  may  they  know  and  love  Thee  as  their  only 
God  and  Lord;  and  be  Thou  ever  present  with  them  to  lead  them  in 
the  ways  of  heavenly  joy  and  peace.     Ame?i. 


414  SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

The  man  and  woman  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  standing  shall  lay  on  his  hands,  and  shall  say: 

The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  3'ou;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to 
shine  upon  3'ou,  and  be  gracious  unto  you;  the  Lord  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  you,  and  give  you  peace.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  may  be  sung. 

The  Minister  shall  then  pronounce  the  Benediction. 


MARRIAGE. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Praise  may  be  sung. 

The  Persons  to  be  married  standing  before  the  Minister,  the  woman  at  the  right  hand  of  the 
man,  the  Minister  shall  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  passages  of  Scripture: 

And  God  created  man  in  His  own  image,  in  the  image  of  God 
created  He  him;  male  and  female  created  He  them.  And  God  blessed 
them,  and  God  said  unto  them,  Be  fruitful,  and  multiply,  and  fill  the 
earth,  and  subdue  it;  and  have  dominion  over  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
over  the  fowl  of  the  heaven,  and  over  every  living  thing  that  creepeth 
upon  the  earth.     Genesis  i:  27,  28. 

In  the  day  that  God  created  man,  in  the  likeness  of  God  made  He 
him;  male  and  female  created  He  them;  and  He  blessed  them,  and 
called  their  name  man.  in  the  day  when  they  were  created.  Genesis 
S-  r,  2. 

He  who  made  them  at  the  beginning  made  them  male  and  female, 
and  said.  For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  father  and  mother,  and  shall 
cleave  unto  his  wife;  and  they  two  shall  be  one  flesh.  Wherefore  they 
are  no  more  two,  but  one  flesh.  What  therefore  God  hath  joined  to- 
gether, let  not  man  put  asunder.     Matthew  ig:  46. 

The  Minister  shall  then  read  one  or  ynore  of  the  following  passages,  or  other  instruction  from 
the  Heavenly  Doctrine: 

Marriage  on  earth  descends  from  the  marriage  of  good  and  truth 
in  heaven,  which  in  its  inmost  and  supreme  is  the  union  of  the  Divine 
and  the  Human  in  the  Lord.  The  marriage  of  conjugial  love,  which  is 
between  one  man  and  one  woman,  is  thus  from  the  Lord  Himself,  and 
is  with  angels  and  men,  according  to  their  acknowledgment  of  the 
Lord  in  heart  and  life. 

Conjugial  love  from  its  Divine  origin  is  celestial,  spiritual,  holy, 
pure,  and  clean,  above  every  love  which  is  from  the  Lord,  with  the 
angels  of  heaven  and  the  men  of  the  church;  and  it  is  also  the  funda- 
mental love  of  all  celestial,  spiritual,  and  thence  of  natural  loves;  and 
into  it  are  gathered  all  joys  and  all  delights  from  first  to  last;  but  no 
one  can  come  into  this  love  who  does  not  approach  the  Lord,  love  the 
truths  of  the  church,  and  do  its  goods.  .' 

(415) 


4i6  SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 

Marriage  is  most  holy,  not  only  from  its  origin  in  heaven  from  the 
Lord,  but  also  from  this,  that  it  is  the  seminary  of  the  human  race,  and 
that  which  is  the  seminary  of  the  human  race  is  also  the  seminary  of 
the  angelic  heaven.  Since  marriage  is  so  holy,  it  is  not  to  be  violated 
in  any  manner,  for  thereby  heaven  is  closed  to  man. 

The  marriage  of  love  truly  conjugial  is  the  union  of  two  in  thought 
and  will,  in  truth  and  good;  and  they  who  are  in  it  love  to  think  and 
will  each  as  the  other,  and  thus  to  become  as  one  man.  The  image 
and  likeness  of  one  is  in  the  mind  of  the  other,  and  they  dwell  together 
in  all  things  of  life  even  to  the  inmost.  They  who  so  dwell  together  on 
earth  dwell  together  as  angels  after  death. 

To  fulfill  the  Divine  end  of  marriage,  and  to  enjoy  its  blessedness 
of  life,  the  husband  and  wife  must  be  delivered  from  the  love  of  self 
and  the  w^orld,  and  become  established  in  vsupreme  love  to  the  Lord, 
and  in  mutual  love  to  each  other;  because  love  to  the  Lord  and  to  one 
another  conjoins  theitx  more  and  more,  in  affection  and  thought,  and  in 
every  word  and  work. 

Addressing  the  Bridegroom  and  Bride  by  their  Christian  names^  the  Minister  shall  say:'  ' 

You  have  come  before  the  Lord  that  your  mutual  consent  to 
become  husband  and  wife  may  be  fixed  and  established  in  a  solemn 
marriage  covenant,  the  same  to  be  duly  witnessed  and  confirmed. 

Will  you  now,  therefore,  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  pledge  your 
love  and  plight  your  faith,  each  to  the  other,  that  from  being  two  you 
may  become  one,  in  affection  and  in  thought,  in  mind  and  in  life  ? 

Each  shall  answer: 

I  will. 

Minister: 

And  will  you  now  be  united  together  in  marriage  as  husband  and 
wife,  according  to  the  laws  of  Divine  Order? 

Each  shall  atiswer; 

I  will. 

Addressing  the  man,  the  Minister  shall  say: 

Wilt  thou  have  this  w^oman  for  thy  married  wife;  wilt  thou  love, 
honor,  and  comfort  her,  and  cleave  unto  her  alone,  that  ye  may  live 
together  in  the  holy  state  of  marriage,  according  to  the  ordinance  of 
God? 


MARRIAGE.  417 

The  man  shall  ansicer: 
I  will. 

Addressing  the  woman,  the  Ministci  shall  say: 

Wilt  thou  have  this  man  for  thy  wedded  husband;  wilt  thou  love, 
honor,  and  comfort  him,  and  cleave  unto  him  alone,  that  ye  may  live 
together  in  the  holy  state  of  marriage,  according  to  the  ordinance  of 
God? 

The  woman  shall  answer: 

I  will. 

When  a  ring  is  used,  the  man  shall  give  the  ring  to  the  ivoman,  and  the  Mifiister  receiving  it 
from  the  rvoman  shall  return  it  to  the  wa«,  who  shall  place  it  on  the  fourth  finger  of  the 
woman's  left  hand,  and  holding  it  there  shall  say  after  the  Minister,  or  shall  himself  say: 

In  giving  this  ring  I  wed  thee:  and  take  thee  to  be  my  wife:  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  the  Bridegroom  and  Husband  of  the 
Church. 

The  7V0man  shall  then  say  after  the  Minister,  or  shall  herself  say: 

■  '■  In  receiving  this  ring  I  wed  thee:  and  take  thee  to  be  my  husband: 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ:  the  Bridegroom  and  Husband  of 
the  Church. 

The  man  ajid  woman  shall  nozv  Join  their  right  hands,  and  the  Minister  placing  his  hand  on 
j,,j        theirs  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  pronounce  you  husband 
and  wife.     What  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not  man  put  asunder. 

The  wife  no7V  taking  her  place  at  the  left  hand  of  the  husband,  and  all  kneeling,  the  Minister 
shall  repeat  one  of  the  following,  or  other  suitable  Prayer: 

O  Lord,  the  Fountain  of  life,  and  the  Source  of  love  in  heaven  and 
on  earth;  crown,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  Thy  blessing  Th}-  servants 
now  joined  in  the  marriage  covenant;  unite  their  hearts  in  love  to 
Thee  and  to  one  another;  open  their  eyes  upon  their  relations  and 
duties;  sustain  them  in  the  trials  of  life,  and  confirm  them  more  and 
more  in  every  good  word  and  work.  Inspire  them  continually  with 
conjugial  love;  give  them  one  heart,  one  mind,  and  one  waj-;  lead  them 
in  the  paths  of  righteousness  and  peace,  to  the  fulness  of  joy  in  the  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 


4.l8  SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES. 

O  Lord  Jesus  ChrivSt,  who  art  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  the 
human  race,  the  Author  of  life,  and  the  Source  of  love  to  angels  and  to 
men;  send  now,  we  beseech  Thee,. Thy  Divine  blessing  upon  these  Thy 
servants,  upon  this  man  and  this  woman,  now  united  in  the  bond  of 
marriage;  grant  them  the  knowledge  to  see  Thy  way,  and  the  power  to 
do  Thy  will,  that  the\^  may  ever  grow  and  increase  in  all  spiritual  in- 
telligence and  wisdom;  that  they  may  be  conjoined  more  closely  with 
Thee;  that  they  may  be  inspired  by  Thee  with  the  conjugial  which  is 
in  heaven;  that  they  may  be  prepared  by  a  life  together  on  earth  for  an 
eternal  oneness  in  Thine  everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 

The  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

The  husband  and  wife  still  kneeling,  the  Minister  rising  shall  lay  on  his  hands,  and  shall  say: 

The  Lord  bless  3'ou  and  keep  you;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to 
shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious  unto  you;  the  Lord  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  you,  and  give  you  peace.     Amen. 

Or  instead  the  Minister  may  say: 

The  Lord  in  His  mercy  bless  you,  preserve  you,  and  keep  you;  the 
Lord  look  upon  you,  and  guide  you,  and  lead  you;  the  Lord  grant  you 
a  blessed  life  on  earth,  and  eternal  life  together  in  heaven.     Amen. 

All  standing,  a  Hymn  or  Psahn  of  Praise  mav  he  sung. 
The  Minister  shall  then  pronounce  the  Benediction. 


ORDINATION. 

A  Hymn  or  Psalm  of  Piaisc  may  be  sung. 

The  Candidate  for  ordinatioti  having  come  forxvard,  the  Bishop  shall  sav: 

Inasmuch  as  in  the  Word  of  God,  and  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  of 
the  New  Jerusalem,  it  is  enjoined  and  provided  that  there  be  in  the 
Church  of  the  Lord  an  established  Priesthood,  to  be  instrumental  in  the 
Divine  work  of  saving  souls;  and  as  Priests  are  to  be  duly  inaugurated 
and  set  apart  for  the  duties  of  their  sacred  office,  by  praj-er  and  the 
laying  on  of  hands,  it  is  incumbent  upon  us  now,  therefore,  to  proceed 
according  to  the  institution  and  order  of  the  Church,  to  inaugurate 
this  our  brother,  who  has  presented  himself  before  the  Lord  this  day, 

into  the  ( degree  of  the)  office  of  the  Priesthood  of  the  Lord's  New 

Church. 

The  Bishop  shall  then  read  one  or  more  of  the  followi7ig  passages  of  Scripture: 

Concerning  the  institution  of  the  Priesthood  by  the  Lord  we  read 
in  the  Sacred  Scripture,  that 

When  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes,  He  was  moved  with  compassion  on 
them,  because  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered  abroad,  as  sheep  having 
no  shepherd.  Then  saith  He  unto  His  disciples.  The  harvest  truly  is 
plenteous,  but  the  laborers  are  few.  Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the 
harvest,  that  He  send  laborers  into  His  harvest.     Matthew  g:  36-38. 

When  JCvSUS  had  called  together  His  twelve  disciples,  He  gave  them 
power  over  unclean  spirits  to  cast  them  out,  and  to  heal  all  manner  of 
sickness,  and  all  manner  of  disease.  These  twelve  Jesus  sent  forth, 
and  commanded  them,  saying,  Go  not  into  the  way  of  the  Gentiles,  and 
into  any  city  of  the  Samaritans  enter  ye  not;  but  go  rather  to  the  lost 
sheep  of  the  house  of  Israel;  and  as  ye  go,  preach,  saying,  The  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  at  hand.     Matthew  jo:  7-7. 

Jesus  came  and  spake  unto  them,  saying.  All  power  is  given  unto 
me  in  heaven  and  on  earth.  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations, 
baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Spirit;  teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have 
commanded  you;  and,  lo,  I  am  with  you  all  the  days,  even  until  the 
consummation  of  the  age.     Matthew  28:  18-20. 

(419) 


420 


SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 


Jesus  said  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you;  as  the  Father  hath  sent 
me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  He  had  said  this,  He  breathed  on 
them,  and  saith  unto  them,  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Spirit.  Whose  soever 
sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them;  and  whose  soever  sins  ye 
retain,  they  are  retained.    John  20:  19-23. 

To  Simon  Peter  Jesus  said,  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me 
more  than  these?  He  saith  unto  Him,  Yea,  Lord;  Thou  knowest  that 
I  love  Thee.  He  saith  unto  him.  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to  him 
again  the  second  time,  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ?  He  saith 
unto  Him,  Yea,  Lord;  Thou  knowest  that  I  love  Thee.  He  saith  unto 
him,  Feed  my  sheep.  He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time,  Simon,  son  of 
Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ?  Peter  was  grieved  because  He  said  unto  him 
the  third  time,  Lovest  thou  me?  And  he  said  unto  Him,  Lord,  Thou 
knowest  all  things;  Thou  knowest  that  I  love  Thee.  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Feed  my  sheep.    Johii  21:  15-17- 

Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  have  chosen  you,  and  ordained  you, 
that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit  should 
remain;  that  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  of  the  Father  in  my  name,  He 
may  give  it  unto  you.     Johri  15:  16. 

The  Bishop  shall  then  read  one  or  more  of  the  following  passages  of  Doctrine: 

We  read  also  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine,  that 

The  priesthood  in  the  supreme  sense  is  every  office  w^hich  the  Lord 
performs  as  Savior;  and  whatsoever  He  performs  as  Savior  is  from  His 
Divine  Love;  hence  the  priesthood  was  representative  of  the  Lord  as  to 
all  the  work  of  salvation  from  Divine  Love.  Therefore  all  Divine 
w^orship  was  of  the  office  of  priest,  which  at  that  time  consisted  chiefly 
in  sacrifices  and  offerings,  in  arranging  the  bread  upon  the  table  of 
faces,  in  kindling  the  lamps  every  day,  in  burning  incense,  in  expiating 
the  people,  and  in  remitting  sins;  moreover  in  explaining  the  Divine 
law,  and  in  teaching,  w^hen  they  were  at  the  same  time  prophets. 

All  kings,  by  the  royalty  itself  wath  them,  represent  the  Lord;  in 
like  manner  all  priests  by  the  priesthood  itself  with  them.  The  royalty 
and  the  priesthood  are  hoi 3%  whatsoever  be  the  quality  of  him  who 
ministers;  hence  it  is  that  the  Word  taught  by  an  evil  person  is  equally 
holy,  and  also  the  administration  of  the  Sacraments  of  Baptism  and  the 
Holy  Supper,  and  the  like.  But  so  far  as  he  does  evil,  a  king  puts  off 
the  representative  of  holy  royalty,  and  the  priest  the  representative  of 
holy  priesthood,  and  represents  the  opposite. 


ORDINATION. 


421 


Good  may  be  insinuated  into  another  by  any  one  in  the  country, 
but  not  truth,  except  by  those  who  are  teaching  ministers;  if  others 
insinuate  truth,  heresies  exist,  and  the  church  is  disturbed  and  rent 
asunder.  Charity  is  exercised  if  by  the  truth  of  the  church  the 
neighbor  is  led  to  good;  if  in  the  church  anything  be  called  truth 
which  leads  away  from  good,  it  is  not  to  be  remembered,  for  it  is  not 
truth. 

A  clergyman,  because  he  is  to  teach  doctrine  from  the  Word  con- 
cerning the  lyord,  and  concerning  redemption  and  salvation  by  Him,  is 
to  be  inaugurated  by  the  promise  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  by  the  repre- 
sentation of  its  transfer;  but  it  is  received  by  the  clergyman  according 
to  the  faith  of  his  life.  The  Divine  which  is  understood  by  the  Holy 
Spirit,  proceeds  from  the  I,ord  through  the  clergy  to  the  laity  by 
preachings,  according  to  the  reception  of  the  doctrine  of  truth  thence; 
and  by  the  Sacrament  of  the  Holy  Supper,  according  to  repentance 
before  it. 

Touch  is  communication,  translation,  and  reception,  because  the 
interiors  of  man  put  themselves  forth  by  externals,  especially  by  the 
touch,  and  thus  communicate  themselves  with  another,  and  transfer 
themselves  into  another;  and  so  far  as  the  will  of  another  is  in  accord 
and  makes  one,  they  are  received. 

The  Divine  virtue  and  operation  that  is  meant  by  the  sending 
of  the  Holy  Spirit,  with  the  clergy  in  particular,  is  illustration  and 
instruction.  These  are  for  the  clergy  in  particular,  because  inaugura- 
tion into  the  ministry  brings  them  with  it.  In  addition  to  these  two, 
there  are  two  intermediate  ones,  which  are  perception  and  disposition; 
wherefore  there  are  these  four  which  follow  in  order  with  the  clergy, — 
illustration,  perception,  disposition,  and  instruction.  Illustration  is 
from  the  I^ord.  Perception  is  with  man  according  to  the  state  of  his 
mind,  formed  by  doctrine.  Disposition  is  from  the  affection  of  the  love 
of  the  will:  the  delight  of  this  love  disposes.  Instruction  follows  as  an 
effect  from  the  preceding  causes. 

Priests  are  to  teach  men  the  way  to  heaven,  and  also  lead  them; 
they  are  to  teach  them  according  to  the  doctrine  of  their  church  from 
the  Word,  and  lead  them  to  live  according  to  it.  Priests  who  teach 
truths,  and  thereby  lead  to  the  good  of  life,  and  thus  to  the  Lord,  are 
the  good  shepherds  of  the  sheep;  but  they  who  teach,  and  do  not  lead 
to  the  good  of  life,  and  thus  to  the  Lord,  are  evil  shepherds. 


422 


SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 


Priests  must  not  claim  to  themselves  any  power  over  the  souls  ot 
men,  for  they  do  not  know  in  what  state  the  interiors  of  men  are; 
still  less  must  they  claim  for  themselves  the  power  of  opening  and 
shutting  heaven,  since  that  power  belongs  to  the  Lord  alone. 

Priests  are  to  have  dignity  and  honor  on  account  of  the  holy  things 
which  they  perform;  but  they  who  are  wise  give  ht)nor  to  the  Lord, 
from  whom  the  holy  things  are,  and  not  to  themselves;  but  they  who 
are  not  wise  attribute  the  honor  to  themselves,  and  take  it  away  from 
the  Lord.  They  who  attribute  honor  to  themselves  on  account  of  the 
holy  things  which  they  perform,  prefer  honor  and  gain  to  the  salvation 
of  souls,  for  which  they  should  consult;  but  they  who  give  honor  to  the 
Lord,  and  not  to  themselves,  prefer  the  salvation  of  souls  to  honor  and 
gain.  No  honor  of  any  function  is  in  the  person,  but  it  is  adjoined  to 
the  person  according  to  the  dignity  of  the  thing  which  he  administers; 
and  what  is  adjoined  is  not  of  the  person  himself,  and  also  it  is  sepa- 
rated with  the  function;  honor  in  the  person  is  the  honor  of  wisdom 
and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

THE  FIRST  DEGREE. 

Addressing  the  Candidate,  the  Bishop  shall  say: 

You  have  been  duly  authorized  as  a  Candidate  for  the  Ministr}', 
and  have  served  as  a  teacher  of  the  Doctrines  of  the  Church;  and  now 
you  are  called  and  selected  for  the  Priesthood  of  the  New  Church  of  the 
Lord,  and  have  ^r^sent^d yourself  for  ordination;  let  me  ask,  therefore: 

Do  you  believe  that  this  call  and  selection  is  of  the  Divine  Provi- 
dence of  the  Lord  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

The  Bishop  shall  say: 

Are  you  ready  and  willing  to  take  upon  yourself  the  duties  and 
responsibilities  of  the  office  of  Minister  in  the  Priesthood  of  the  New 
Church  ? 

Afiszver: 

I  am. 

The  Bishop  shall  say: 

Will  you  therefore  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  before  this 
assembly,  declare  your  faith  and  make  manifest  your  purpose  in 
entering  the  priestly  office  ? 


ORDINATION.  423 

Tlie  Candidate  shall  read  his  declaration  of  faith. 
The  Bishop  shall  then  say: 

Will  you  now  be  ordained  into  the  Priesthood  of  the  New  Church, 
that  you  may  enter  upon  the  duties  of  this  sacred  office  ? 

A  tiswer: 

I  will 

THE  SECOND  DEGREE. 

Addressing  the  Minister,  the  Bishop  shall  say: 

You  have  been  ordained  into  the  finst  degree  of  the  Priesthood,  and 
have  vServed  as  a  MinivSter  of  the  Church;  and  now  you  are  called  and 
selected  for  the  second  or  pastoral  degree  of  the  Priesthood  of  the  New 
Church,  and  have  presented  v^/zr^^//' for  ordination  into  that  degree;  let 
me  ask,  therefore: 

Do  you  believe  that  this  call  and  selection  is  of  the  Divine  Provi- 
dence of  the  Eord  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

The  Bishop  shall  say: 

Are  you  ready  and  willing  to  take  upon  yourself  the  duties  and 
responsibilities  of  the  office  of  Pastor  in  the  Priesthood  of  the  New 
Church  ? 

A  nsiver: 

I  am. 

The  Bishop  shall  say: 

Will  you  therefore  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  before  this 
assembly,  declare  your  faith  and  make  manifest  your  purpose  in 
entering  the  pastoral  degree  of  the  priestly  office  ? 

The  Minister  shall  read  his  declaration  of  faith. 
The  Bishop  shall  then  say: 

Will  you  now  be  ordained  into  the  vSecond  or  pastoral  degree  of  the 
Priesthood  of  the  New  Church,  that  you  may  enter  more  fully  into  the 
duties  of  this  sacred  office  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  will. 


424  SACRAMENTS   AND   RITES. 

THE  THIRD  DEGREE. 

Addressing  the  Pastor,  the  Bishop  shall  say: 

You  have  been  ordained  into  the  first  and  second  degrees  of  the 
Priesthood,  and  have  served  as  a  Minister,  and  as  a  Pastor,  of  the 
Church;  and  now  you  are  called  and  selected  for  the  third  or  episcopal 
degree  of  the  Priesthood  of  the  New  Church,  and  have  -preisented yourself 
for  ordination  into  that  degree;  let  me  ask,  therefore: 

Do  you  believe  that  this  call  and  selection  is  of  the  Divine  Provi- 
dence of  the  Lord  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  do. 

The  Bishop  shall  say: 

Are  3'ou  ready  and  willing  to  take  upon  yourself  the  duties  and 
responsibilities  of  the  office  of  Bishop  in  the  Priesthood  of  the  New 
Church  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  am. 

The  Bishop  shall  say: 

Will  you  therefore  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  before  this 
assembl3%  declare  your  faith  and  make  manifCvSt  your  purpose  in 
entering  the  episcopal  degree  of  the  priestly  office  ? 

The  Pastor  shall  read  his  declatation  of  faith. 
The  Bishop  shall  then  say: 

Will  you  now  be  ordained  into  the  third  or  episcopal  degree  of  the 
Priesthood  of  the  New  Church,  that  you  may  enter  still  more  fully 
into  the  duties  of  this  sacred  office  ? 

A  nswer: 

I  will. 

All  kneeling,  the  Bishop  shall  repeat  otie  of  the  following,  or  other  suitable  Prayer: 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior;  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless  Thy 
servant  now  about  to  enter  {more  fidly)  among  those  who  teach  Thy 
Word  and  lead  in  the  way  of  heaven;  enlighten  him  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit;  warm  his  heart;  strengthen  his  hands;  give  him  knowledge  and 
understanding,  that  he  may  see  Thy  truth  and  follow  Thee,  seeking  to 
know  only  Thy  Divine  will  and  Thy  Divine  law,  in  Thy  presence 
evermore.     Amen. 


ORDINATION. 


425 


O  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  who  art  our  King  and  High  Priest  forever;  we 
pray  Thee  for  the  fulness  of  Thy  presence  in  this  act  and  ordinance  of 
Thy  Church;  come  Thou,  O  Lord,  with  light  and  power,  to  give  enlight- 
enment and  strength  to  this  Thy  serva?it  now  entering  {more  fully)  upon 
the  duties  of  the  priestly  office;  be  Thou  with  him  in  the  work  that  is 
before  him;  bless  his  ministrations  for  the  good  of  Thy  Church;  lead 
him  in  the  way  of  truth  and  order  in  the  promotion  of  Thy  Divine 
work  of  leading  souls  to  Thy  kingdom;  as  he  works  so  may  he  grow  in 
knowledge  and  intelligence,  and  in  all  good,  that  he  may  fulfill  the 
measure  of  his  use,  to  the  honor  and  glory  of  Thy  holy  name.     Atnefi. 

The  Mi>iistey  and  People  shall  say  together: 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  the  heavens,  hallowed  be  Thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven  so  upon  the  earth. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.     Amen. 

THE  FIRST  DEGREE. 

The  Catididate  still  kneeling,  the  Bishop  standing  shall  lay  on  his  hands,  and  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  do  hereby  ordain  thee  a 
Priest  of  the  New  Church,  in  the  first  degree  of  the  office  of  the 
Priesthood, 

The  Bishop  shall  then  say: 

The  Lord  bless  thee  and  keep  thee;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to 
shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee;  the  Lord  lift  up  His 
countenance  upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace.     Amen. 

The  Minister  rising,  the  Bishop  shall  say  to  him: 

By  this  act  of  ordination  thou  art  authorized  to  preach  the  Doctrines 
of  the  New  Church,  to  lead  in  public  worship,  and  to  administer  the 
sacrament  of  Baptism;  and  so  to  teach  men  the  way  to  heaven,  and 
lead  them  therein. 

The  Bishop  placing  the  stole  shall  say: 

By  this  sign  it  .shall  be  known  that  you  are  furnished  and  prepared 
to  perform  the  duties  pertaining  to  the  first  degree  of  the  priestly 
office. 


^25  SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES. 

The  Bishop  may  then  say: 

You  have  been  introduced  into  the  first  degree  of  the  Priesthood 
of  the  New  Church,  and  I  now  recognize  you  as  a  Minister  in  the 
General  Church  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

THE  SECOND  DEGREE. 

The  Minister  still  kneelitig,  the  Bishop  standing  shall  lay  oti  his  hands,  and  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  do  hereby  ordain  thee  a 
Priest  of  the  New  Church,  in  the  second  degree  of  the  office  of  the 
Priesthood. 

The  Bishop  shall  then  administer  the  Blessing  as  above. 
The  Minister  ti'sing.  the  Bishop  shall  say  to  him: 

In  addition  to  the  duties  already  conferred,  thou  art  by  this  act  of 
ordination  authorized  to  administer  the  Hoh'  Supper,  to  consecrate 
marriages,  to  preside  over  a  Societ}'  of  the  Church;  and  so  to  enter 
more  fully  into  the  use  of  teaching  men  the  way  to  heaven,  and  of 
leading  them  therein. 

The  Bishop  placing  the  stole  shall  say: 

B}'  this  sign  it  shall  be  known  that  3-ou  are  furnished  and  prepared 
to  perform  the  duties  pertaining  to  the  second  degree  of  the  priestlj' 
office. 

The  Bishop  may  then  say: 

You  have  been  introduced  into  the  second  degree  of  the  Priesthood 
of  the  New  Church,  and  I  now  recognize  3'ou  as  a  Pastor  in  the  General 
Church  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

THE  THIRD  DEGREE. 

The  Minister  still  kneeling,  the  Bishop  standing  shall  lay  on  his  hands,  and  shall  say: 

In  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  do  hereby  ordain  thee  a 
Priest  of  the  New  Church,  in  the  third  degree  of  the  office  of  the 
Priesthood. 

The  Bishop  shall  then  administer  the  Blessing  as  above. 
The  Alinister  rising,  the  Bishop  shall  say  to  him: 

In  addition  to  the  duties  already  conferred,  thou  art  b}'  this  act  of 
ordination  authorized  to  ordain  ministers,  and  to  preside  over  a  general 
body  of  the  Church;  and  so  to  enter  still  more  fully  into  the  use  of 
teaching  men  the  wav  to  heaven,  and  of  leading  them  therein. 


ORDINATION. 


427 


The  Bishop  placing  the  stole  sJiall  say: 

By  this  sign  it  shall  be  known  that  you  are  furnished  and  prepared 
perform  the  duties  pertaining-  to  the  third  degree  of  the  priestly 
fice. 

Tfie  Bishop  tnay  then  say: 

You  have  been  introduced  into  the  third  degree  of  the  priesthood 
the  New  Church,  and  I  now  recognize  you  as  a  Bishop  in  the  General 
tiurch  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 

The  Bishop  may  then  say  to  the  Minister,  Pastor^  or  Bishop,  newly  ordained: 

By  this  act  of  inauguration  you  are  introduced  {jnore  fully)  into 
)ur  use  of  charity  among  men ;  and  as  a  man  is  regenerated  by  his  use 
charity,  when  he  shuns  evils  as  sins,  so  the  pricvSt  by  the  faithful 
;rformance  of  the  duties  of  his  function,  and  by  a  loyal  obedience  to 
e  laws  of  order  as  applied  to  his  use,  is  led  in  the  path  of  heaven  and 
ernal  life;  even  as  we  read  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  concerning 
larity  in  the  priest: — If  he  looks  to  the  Lord  and  shuns  evils  as  sins, 
id  performs  sincerely,  justly,  and  faithfull}',  the  w^ork  of  the  Ministry, 
i  does  the  good  of  use  continually,  and  becomes  charity  in  form, 
nd  he  does  the  good  of  use,  or  the  work  of  the  Ministr}^  sincerely, 
stly,  and  faithfully,  when  the  salvation  of  souls  affects  him;  and  as 
is  affects  him,  so  truths  affect  him,  because  by  them  he  leads  souls  to 
?aven ;  and  he  leads  souls  by  truths  to  heaven  when  he  leads  them  to 
e  Lord.  His  love  then  is  to  teach  truths  diligently  from  the  Word, 
;cause  when  he  teaches  them  from  the  Word,  he  teaches  them  from 
e  Lord.  For  the  Lord  is  not  onl}'  the  Word,  but  He  is  the  Way,  the 
ruth,  and  the  Life,  and  also  the  Door;  wherefore  he  who  enters  by  the 
3rd  as  the  Door  into  the  sheepfold  is  a  good  shepherd;  but  he  who 
)es  not  enter  by  the  Lord  as  the  Door  into  the  sheepfold  is  an  evil 
lepherd,  who  is  called  a  thief  and  a  robber. 

In  this  teaching  of  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  concerning  charity  in 
le  priest,  we  learn  that  he  is  to  look  to  the  Lord,  and  he  is  to  shun 
dls  as  sins.  This  is  the  sum  of  the  law  and  the  prophets,  the  sum  of 
1  Divine  Truth,  the  two  universals  of  salvation  and  eternal  life, 
''hen  this  is  done  by  a  priest  in  his  use,  he  then  performs  his  use 
ncerely,  justly,  and  faithfully,  and  is  a  good  shepherd  providing  for 
le  welfare  of  the  sheep;  and  he  is  affected  by  the  love  of  the  salvation 
souls,  which  is  from  the  Divine  Love,  and  the  Divine  End,  of 
le   salvation    of   the   human   race,   and  the  formation   of  an  angelic 


42.8  SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES. 

heaven;  and  he  is  affected  by  the  love  of  the  salvation  of  souls  when 
he  is  affected  by  truths,  for  truths  are  what  save  souls.  He  therefore 
looks  to  the  Lord  when  he  looks  to  the  truths  of  His  Word,  and  follows 
those  truths,  without  regard  to  the  allurements  of  the  world,  and  with- 
out fear  of  any  consequences  to  himself;  for  he  knows  that  the  Lord 
will  protect  and  provide  for  every  one  who  faithfully  performs  the  work 
of  his  use,  and  the  duty  of  his  calling. 

The  duty  of  the  priest  then,  as  the  dut}^  of  all  men,  is  given  in  sum 
in  the  Divine  injunction  to  look  to  the  Lord,  and  to  shun  evils  as  sins; 
the  application  of  which  is  left  to  every  one,  according  to  the  illus- 
tration that  is  given  him,  and  the  spiritual  discernment  in  the  duties  of 
his  use. 

And  now  may  the  Lord  go  with  you  in  all  your  ways,  and  by  the 
Spirit  of  truth  lead  you  into  all  truth.     Amen. 

A  Hymn  or  Pialm  of  Praise  may  be  sung,  and  Uie  Benediction  may  follow. 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

The  Service  may  be  opetied  by  the  singing  of  a  Hymn  or  Selection  from  the  IVord. 

The  Minister  shall  read  the  tuhole  or  portions  of  the  following  from  the  Sacred  Scripture: 

Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place  in  all  generations. 
Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  Thou  hadst  formed 
the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting.  Thou  art 
God.  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  and  sayest,  Return,  ye  chil- 
dren of  men.  For  a  thousand  years  in  Thy  sight  are  as  yesterday  when 
it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night.  Thou  earnest  them  away  as 
with  a  flood;  they  are  as  a  sleep;  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass 
which  groweth  up.  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up;  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth.  The  days  of  our  years 
are  threescore  years  and  ten;  and  if  by  reavSon  of  strength  they  are 
fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength,  labor  and  sorrow;  for  it  is  soon 
cut  off,  and  we  fly  away.  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we 
may  appl}^  our  hearts  unto  wisdom.     Psalm  go:  i-6,  lo,  12. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion;  slow  to  anger,  and  of 
great  mercy.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all;  and  His  tender  mercies  are  over 
all  His  works.  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  His  ways,  and  holy  in  all 
His  works.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him,  to  all 
that  call  upon  Him  in  truth.  He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that 
fear  Him;  He  also  will  hear  their  cr}^  and  will  save  them.  The  Lord 
preserveth  all  them  that  love  Him;  but  all  the  wicked  will  He  destroy. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord;  and  let  all  flesh  bless 
His  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever.     Psalm  145:  8,  9,  //  21. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that 
fear  Him.  For  He  knoweth  our  frame;  He  remembereth  that  we  are 
dust.  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass;  as  a  flower  of  the  field,  so 
he  flourisheth.  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone;  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more.  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  Him,  and  His 
righteousness  unto  children's  children;  to  such  as  keep  His  covenant, 
and  to  those  that  remember  His  commandments  to  do  them.  Psalm 
103:  13-18. 

(429) 


430  SACRAMENTS    AND    RITES. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I 
will  fear  no  evil;  for  Thou  art  with  me;  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  they 
comfort  rae.     Psalm  23:  4. 

\,?iy  not  up  for  3'ourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal;  but  lay 
up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal;  for 
where  your  treasure  is,  there  will  3^our  heart  be  also.     Matthew  6:  i()-2i. 

Let  3'our  loins  be  girded  about,  and  3'Our  lights  burning;  and  3'e 
yourselves  like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their  Lord,  when  Pie  will  return 
from  the  wedding;  that  when  He  cometh  and  knocketh,  they  may  open 
unto  Him  immediatel3\  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the  Lord 
when  He  cometh  shall  find  watching;  verily  I  sa3'  unto  3'OU,  that  He 
shall  gird  Himself,  and  make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat,  and  will  come 
forth  and  serve  them.     Luke  12:  35-37. 

And  I  say  unto  you  my  friends,  Be  not  afraid  of  them  that  kill  the 
bod3%  and  after  that  have  no  more  that  they  can  do.  But  I  will  forewarn 
you  whom  ye  shall  fear;  Fear  him,  which  after  he  hath  killed  hath 
power  to  cast  into  hell;  yea,  I  say  unto  you,  Fear  him.  Are  not  five 
sparrows  sold  for  two  farthings,  and  not  one  of  them  is  forgotten  before 
God  ?  But  even  the  very  hairs  of  your  head  are  all  numbered.  Fear 
not  therefore;  ye  are  of  more  value  than  many  sparrows,  Luke  12: 
4-7- 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled;  3'e  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in 
me.  In  my  Father's  house  are  man3'  mansions;  if  it  were  not  so,  I 
would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  3-0U,  And  if  I  go 
and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again,  and  receive  3'ou  unto 
myself;  that  where  I  am,  there  ye  may  be  also.    John  14:  1-3. 

I  am  the  resurrection,  and  the  life;  he  that  believeth  in  me,  though 
he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in 
me  shall  never  die.    John  it:  23,  26. 

Now  that  the  dead  are  raised,  even  Moses  showed  at  the  bush, 
when  he  called  the  Lord  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac, 
and  the  God  of  Jacob.  For  He  is  not  a  God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the 
living;  for  all  live  unto  Him.     Luke  20: 37,  38. 

And,  behold,  I  come  quickly;  and  my  reward  is  with  me,  to  give 
every  man  according  as  his  work  shall  be.  I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the 
Beginning  and  the  End,  the  First  and  the  Last.     Blessed  are  they  who  do 


BURIAI,   OF   THE   DEAD.  a^j 

His  commandments,  that  they  may  have  power  in  the  tree  of  life  and 
may  enter  m  through  the  gates  into  the  city.     Revelation  22:  12-14. 

And  I  looked,  and,  lo,  a  Lamb  stood  on  mount  Sion,  and  with  Him 
a  hundred  forty  and  four  thousand,  having  His  Father's  name  written 
m  their  foreheads.  And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of 
many  waters,  and  as  the  voice  of  a  great  thunder;  and  I  heard  the  voice 
of  harpers  harping  with  their  harps;  and  they  sang  as  it  were  a  new 
song  before  the  throne,  and  before  the  four  beasts,  and  the  elders;  and 
no  man  could  learn  that  song  but  the  hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  which  were  redeemed  from  the  earth.  These  are  they  which 
were  not  defiled  with  women;  for  they  are  virgins.  These  are  they 
which  follow  the  Lamb  whithersoever  He  goeth.  These  were  redeemed 
from  among  men,  being  the  firstfruits  unto  God  and  to  the  Lamb.  And 
m  their  mouth  was  found  no  guile;  for  they  are  without  fault  before 
the  throne  of  God.     Revelatio7i  14:  /-j. 

And  I  said  unto  him,  vSir,  thou  knowest.  And  he  said  to  me,  These 
are  they  which  came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their 
robes,  and  made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb.  Therefore  are  they 
before  the  throne  of  God,  and  serve  Him  day  and  night  in  His  temple; 
and  He  that  sitteth  on  the  throne  shall  dwell  among  them.  They  shall 
hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more;  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on 
them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne 
shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  waters; 
and  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes.     Revelation  7: 14-17. 

Here  is  the  patience  of  the  saints;  here  are  they  that  keep  the 
commandments  of  God,  and  the  faith  of  Jesus.  And  I  heard  a  voice 
from  heaven  saying  unto  me.  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in 
the  Lord  from  henceforth.  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labors;  and  their  works  do  follow  them.     Revelation  14:  12-13 

At  the  funeral  of  a  child,  portions  of  the  foregoing  may  be  read  with  the  following: 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all  the  earth!  who 
hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the  heavens.  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and 
sucklings  hast  Thou  ordained  strength  because  of  Thine  enemies;  that 
Thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger.  When  I  consider  Thy 
heavens,  the  work  of  Thy  fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou 
hast  ordained;  what  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son 
of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  him  ?  For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower 
than  the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor.  O  Lord 
our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  name  in  all  the  earth  !     Psalm.  8:  1-5,  9. 


432  SACRAMENTS   AND    RITES. 

And  they  brought  unto  Him  also  infants,  that  He  would  touch 
them;  but  when  His  disciples  saw  it,  they  rebuked  them.  But  Jesus 
called  them  unto  Him,  and  said,  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little 
child  shall  in  no  wise  enter  therein.     Luke  i8:  15-17- 

Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little  ones,  for  I  say 
unto  you,  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold  the  face  of  my 
Father  which  is  in  heaven.  Even  so  it  is  not  the  will  of  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven,  that  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish.  Matthew 
18:  10,  14. 

And  David  said.  While  the  child  was  yet  alive,  I  fasted  and  wept; 
for  I  said.  Who  can  tell  whether  God  will  be  gracious  unto  me,  that 
the  child  may  live  ?  But  now  he  is  dead,  wherefore  should  I  fast  ?  can  I 
bring  him  back  again  ?  I  shall  go  to  him,  but  he  shall  not  return  to 

noji;-   2  Samuel  12:  22,  23. 

ft. 

The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away;  blessed  be  the  name 
of  the  Lord.     Job  i:  21. 

The  Minister  may  then   read  the  7vhnle  or  portions  of  the  following  from  the  Heavenly 
Doctrine^  or  give  other  instruction : 

Man  is  so  created  that  as  to  his  internal  he  cannot  die;  for  he  can 
believe  in  God,  and  can  also  love  God,  and  can  thus  be  conjoined  with 
God  by  faith  and  love;  and  to  be  conjoined  with  God  is  to  live  to 
eternity. 

Man  lives  as  a  man  after  death,  and  those  who  are  conjoined  with 
God  by  a  life  according  to  His  commandments,  are  more  blessed  and 
happy  than  before  in  the  world,  exceeding  it  a  thousand  times. 

After  the  death  of  the  body,  the  spirit  of  man  appears  in  the 
spiritual  world  in  a  human  form,  altogether  as  it  appeared  in  the  natural 
world.  He  also  enjoys  the  faculty  of  sight,  of  hearing,  of  speaking, 
and  of  feeling,  as  before  in  the  world;  and  he  is  endowed  with  every 
faculty  of  thought,  of  will,  and  of  action,  as  before  in  the  world;  in  a 
word,  he  is  a  man  in  all  things  and  in  every  particular,  as  he  was 
before  in  the  world,  except  that  he  is  not  encompassed  with  that  gross 
body  which  he  had  before;  he  leaves  this  when  he  dies,  nor  does  he 


BURIAL    OF   THE    DEAD.  433 

ever  resume  it.      This  continuation  of  life  is  what  is  meant  by  the 
resurrection. 

That  after  death  every  man  lives  to  eternity,  is  manifest  from  the 
Word,  where  life  in  heaven  is  called  life  everlasting;  and  the  Lord  said 
also  to  His  disciples,  Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also;  and  concerning 
the  resurrection  He  said,  that  God  is  God  of  the  living,  and  not  of  the 
dead,  for  all  live  unto  Him,  and  that  they  cannot  die  any  more. 

Because  after  death  every  man  lives  to  eternit}',  no  angel  or  spirit 
ever  thinks  of  death,  yea,  they  are  altogether  ignorant  of  what  death  is. 
Wherefore  when  mention  is  made  in  the  Word  of  death,  they  under- 
stand resurrection  and  the  continuation  of  life;  and  when  mention  is 
made  of  burial,  they  do  not  think  of  the  body  which  is  rejected,  but  of 
the  soul  which  rises  again;  for  they  are  in  spiritual  ideas,  thus  in  those 
things  which  are  of  life. 

Man  is  said  to  die,  but  still  he  does  not  die;  he  is  only  separated 
from  the  material  body,  which  had  served  him  for  use  in  the  world,  but 
which  can  no  longer  be  of  any  use  to  him;  for  man  himself  lives.  He 
is  said  to  live,  because  man  is  not  a  man  from  the  body  but  from  the 
spirit;  for  it  is  the  spirit  that  thinks  in  man;  and  the  tliought  with 
affection,  which  makes  the  spirit,  also  makes  the  man.  Hence  it  is 
that  when  a  man  dies,  he  only  passes  from  one  world  to  another. 

In  order  that  every  man  may  live  to  eternit}',  it  is  necessary  that 
what  is  mortal,  or  the  material  body,  should  be  taken  away  from  him 
by  death;  when  this  is  done,  that  which  is  immortal  is  as  it  were 
stripped  naked,  and  man  becomes  a  spirit,  an  inhabitant  of  the  spiritual 
world,  still  in  the  human  form. 

When  a  man  thus  passes  from  the  natural  into  the  spiritual  world, 
he  takes  with  him  all  things  belonging  to  him  as  a  man,  except  his 
earthly  body.  For  he  is  still  in  a  bod}',  as  he  was  in  the  world,  and 
to  all  appearance  in  the  same  body;  but  his  body  is  vSpiritual,  and 
wholly  distinct  from  what  is  natural.  Man,  now  a  spirit  in  a  spiritual 
bod}^  enjoys  every  external  and  internal  sense  which  he  had  when  he 
was  in  the  world.  In  a  word,  when  a  man  passes  from  one  life  into  the 
other,  or  from  one  world  into  the  other,  it  is  the  same  as  if  he  passed 
from  one  place  to  another;  and  he  carries  with  him  all  things  which  he 
had  in  himself  as  a  man.  Therefore,  after  death,  which  is  only  the 
death  of  the  earthly  body,  it  cannot  be  said  that  man  has  lost  anything 
that  belonged  to  him  as  a  man. 


434  SACRAMENTS   AND   RITES. 

With  every  man  there  is  an  inmost  or  supreme  degree  of  life,  into 
which  the  Divine  of  the  Lord  first  inflows.  This  inmost  or  supreme  is 
the  entrance  of  the  Lord  into  man,  and  is  His  very  abode  itself  with 
him;  by  it  man  is  man  and  is  distinguished  from  the  brute  animals, 
which  have  it  not.  It  is  from  thence  that  man  can  be  elevated  by  the 
Lord  to  Himself,  can  believe  in  Him,  can  be  affected  by  love  to  Him, 
can  receive  intelligence  and  wisdom,  and  speak  from  reason.  It  is  by 
virtue  of  this  faculty  that  every  man,  even  the  evil,  lives  to  eternity. 

That  the  mind  of  man  cannot  die,  the  ancient  sages  saw;  for  they 
said,  How  can  the  soul  or  mind  of  man  die,  when  it  has  the  faculty  of 
growing  wise?  Their  interior  idea  on  this  subject  is  known  to  few  at 
this  day,  but  it  descended  into  their  common  perception  from  heaven, 
and  was  this,  that  God  is  wisdom  itself,  of  which  man  is  a  partaker, 
and  God  is  immortal  or  eternal,  and  man  is  because  God  is. 

Every  man  is  created  to  live  to  eternity  in  a  happy  state;  for  He 
that  wills  that  every  man  should  live  to  eternity,  wills  also  that  he 
should  live  in  a  happy  state.  What  would  eternal  life  be  without  it  ? 
This  state  of  man,  indeed,  is  the  end  of  creation.  From  these  things  it 
is  manifest,  that  eternal  life  is  also  eternal  happiness.  But  that  only 
those  who  go  to  heaven  are  in  this  state,  is  not  the  fault  of  the  Lord, 
but  of  man. 

The  reason  why  all  do  not  go  to  heaven  is  because  they  imbibe  the 
delights  of  hell,  which  are  opposite  to  the  happiness  of  heaven,  and 
they  who  are  not  in  the  happiness  of  heaven  cannot  enter  into  heaven, 
because  they  cannot  endure  it.  No  one  who  enters  the  spiritual  world 
is  refused  the  liberty  of  ascending  into  heaven;  but  he  who  is  in  the 
delight  of  hell  cannot  remain  there,  since  opposites  act  against  each 
other.  But  because  they  were  born  men,  and  cannot  die,  it  is  provided 
that  every  man  vShall  dwell  with  his  like,  or  with  those  who  are  in  a 
similar  delight  of  life,  the  evil  with  the  evil,  and  the  good  with  the 
good;  and  it  is  allowed  every  one,  even  the  evil,  to  be  in  his  own 
delight,  provided  he  does  not  infest  the  good. 

Those  who  are  in  heaven  are  continually  advancing  to  the  spring  of 
life;  and  to  a  spring  so  much  the  more  delightful  and  happy,  the  more 
thousands  of  years  they  live,  and  this  to  eternity,  with  increase  according 
to  the  progressions  and  degrees  of  their  love,  charity,  and  faith. 
Women  who  have  died  old  and  worn  out  with  age,  and  have  lived  in 


BURIAI.   OF  the;   dead.  4^^ 

faith  in  the  Lord  in  charity  towards  the  neighbor,  and  in  happy 
conjugal  love  w.th  a  husband,  after  a  succession  of  years  come  more 
and  more  mto  the  flower  of  youth  and  early  womanhood,  and  into  a 
beauty  wh.ch  exceeds  all  idea  of  beauty  ever  perceivable  by  our  sight 
Goodness  and  chanty  is  what  forms  and  makes  a  resemblance  of 
tself,  and  causes  the  delight  and  beauty  of  charity  to  shine  forth  from 

XlT     rf  T"  u    '""^  '''^'  '"  '^^'  ''''^  themselves  are  forms  of 
chanty.    They  have  been  seen  by  some,  and  have  excited  astonishment 
The  form  of  chanty,  which  is  seen  to  the  life  in  heaven,  is  such  that 
chanty  itse  f  is  what  portrays  and  is  portrayed;    and  this  in  such  a 

"'rf  I    .  "^^""^^  ''"^^^'  ^«Pe^ia"y  the  face,  is  as  it  were  charity 

which  both  appears  and  is  plainly  perceived;  which  form,  when  it  is 
beheld,  IS  ineffable  beauty,  affecting  with  charity  the  inmost  life  of  the 
mind  In  a  word,  to  grow  old  in  heaven  is  to  grow  young;  those  who 
have  lived  in  love  to  the  Lord  and  in  charity  towards  the  neighbor 
become  such  forms,  or  such  beauties,  in  the  other  life.  All  the  angels 
are  such  forms,  with  innumerable  variety;  and  of  these  heaven  consists. 

All  kneeling^  the  Minister  shall  repeat  one  of  the  following^  or  other  suitable  Prayer: 

O  Lord,  our  Redeemer  and  Savior,  who  art  the  Resurrection  and  the 
Life,  and  our  dwelling  place  in  all  generations;  unfold  unto  us  the 
ways  of  Thy  merciful  Providence,  that  we  may  stay  our  souls  on  Thee 
who  art  our  everlasting  strength,  and  that  with  the  passing  away  of 
these  earthly  things  we  may  come  unto  Thee,  and  receive  the  life  of 
Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 

In  Thy  Divine  Compassion  comfort  the  family  and  friends  of  the 
departed;  be  Thou  their  consolation,  their  strength,  and  their  shield- 
enlighten  them  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  confide  in  the 
appointments  of  Thine  all-ruling  Providence,  and  say  with  the  thought 
of  their  heart,  O  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done;  lead  them  in  Thy  mercy  to 
the  living  Fountain  of  waters,  and  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes. 

By  this  visitation  of  Thy  Providence,  promote,  we  beseech  Thee 
the  spiritual  w^elfare  of  each  one  of  us,  and  further  our  preparation  for 
the  life  which  is  everlasting;  that  when  we  are  gathered  to  our  fathers 
we  may  be  received   into   heaven,  and  dwell  in  Thy  house  forever' 
Amen. 


436  SACRAMKXTS    AND    RITEvS. 

O  Lord  God  of  our  fathers,  most  merciful  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in 
whose  presence  all  men  are  living,  and  with  whom  there  is  no  death; 
we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  unto  us  that  we  may  see  in  the  passing  aw^ay 
from  this  life  of  those  whom  we  love,  as  in  all  the  dispensations  of  Thy 
Providence,  naught  but  the  operation  of  Thy  love  and  mercy;  and  that 
we  may  acknowledge,  even  though  we  mourn  our  natural  loss,  that  all 
which  Thou  doest  is  well,  that  every  calamity  of  this  world  doth  but 
minister  to  the  universal  end  of  Thy  creation,  and  that  even  through 
the  death  of  this  life  Thou  dost  bestow  the  life  of  Thine  eternal  kingdom 
upon  all  who  love  Thee  and  keep  Th}'  commandments.  Teach  us  all, 
O  Lord,  to  feel  and  know  in  our  hearts  that  Thy  way  is  truth,  that  Thy 
mercy  is  everlasting,  and  that  in  Thy  presence  alone  is  life  and  peace, 
and  joy  forever.     Amen. 

O  Lord,  our  Savior  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  everliving  God,  who  hast 
in  Thine  infinite  mercy  been  pleased  to  call  the  departed  {little  one) 
from  this  temporal  to  Thine  eternal  world;  grant  unto  us  to  see  in  this 
dispensation  of  Thy  wisdom  the  footsteps  of  an  all-merciful  Providence, 
which  in  ever\'  act  of  apparent  destruction  doth  but  further  the  progress 
of  an  eternal  creation,  and  through  the  death  of  this  life  doth  bestow 
the  life  of  a  heavenly  kingdom.  INIay  this  natural  calamit}',  which 
Thou  hast  permitted  to  fall  upon  us,  be  sanctified  in  our  e\-es,  that  we 
may  see  in  it  naught  but  a  provision  of  Th}-  love  and  merc\';  and  may 
it  prove  a  blessing  upon  all  who  are  assembled  here  this  day,  and 
especially  upon  the  afflicted  faniil}"  and  friends  of  him  {the  little  o?ie) 
whom  Thou  hast  taken  away  from  our  midst,  to  be  no  longer  wnth  us 
in  the  flesh.  Comfort  those,  O  Lord,  who  loved  him;  strengthen  them 
in  Th}-  mere}-;  may  this  event  minister  in  Thy  hands  to  their  spiritual 
and  eternal  good;  may  they  submit  in  a  humble  spirit  to  the  provisions 
of  Thy  will;  that  they  ma\'  see  in  the  messenger  of  natural  death  the 
herald  of  eternal  life;  that  removal  from  earth  is  but  admission  into 
heaven;  that  separation  from  friends  according  to  the  flesh  is  but 
introduction  into  consociation  with  our  spiritual  kindred  in  Thine 
eternal  kingdom  of  happiness  and  use.  Receive  us  all,  O  Lord,  when 
we  go  hence,  into  Thy  more  immediate  presence,  to  be  fed  by  Thee  at 
the  Fountain  of  living  waters,  where  pain  and  sorrow  shall  be  no  more, 
and  Thou  Thyself  shalt  wipe  away  all  tears  from  our  eyes.     Amen, 

All  shall  then  unite  in  repeating  the  Lord's  Ptaye}-. 
A  Hymn  or  Selection  fj-om  the  IVord  may  be  sting. 
The  Minister  shall  then  pronounce  the  Benediction. 


BURIAL   OF   THR    DEAD.  437 

At  the  place  of  burial,   a  portion  of  the  Word  may  be  read,  and  a  Hymn  or  Selection  may  be 
sung. 

When  the  coffin  is  lowered  into  the  grave,  the  Minister  shall  sav: 

Forasmuch  as  it  hath  pleased  the  Lord  in  His  good  Providence  to 
remove  our  brother  (ox  sister,  ox  this  child,)  to  the  spiritual  world,  we 
do  therefore  commit  his  bod}^  to  the  grave,  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to 
ashes,  dust  to  dust.  As  the  natural  body  is  dissolved,  the  spiritual 
body  is  released  and  lifted  up.  Death  is  the  gate  of  life.  He  is  not 
here,  he  is  risen.  The  Lord  hath  raised  him  from  the  dead  to  live  in 
the  spiritual  world  forever. 

Jesus  said,  I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life.  He  that  believeth 
in  me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live;  and  whosoever  liveth 
and  believeth  in  me,  shall  never  die. 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write,  Blessed 
are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth.  Yea,  saith  the 
Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  labors;  and  their  works  do  follow 
them. 

The  Minister  shall  then  protiounce  the  Benediction, 


Cbante. 


ISSiJ^ggffggg 


-<=2-(i2- 


SS 


-t22 


^It 


Prayer  of  the  Lord  for  protection  against  those  who  devise  evil. 


J  In  Thee  O  Lord  do  I  |  put  my  |  trust; 
Let  me  |  never  |  be  a  [  shamed; 
Deliver  me  j  in  Thy  |  justice; 
Bow  Thine  ear  to  ]  me,  de  \  liver  •  me 


speedily. 


2  Be  Thou  unto  me  a  |  rock  of  |  strength, 
A  house  I  of  de  I  fense  to  |  save  me. 
Thou  art  my  Rock  |  and  my  |  Fortress; 

For  Thy  name's  sake  ]  lead  [  me  and  |  guide  me. 

3  Pull  me  out  \  of  the  [  net 

Which  they  ]  have  laid  |  privi  •  \y  \  for  me; 

For  Thou  |  art  my  |  strength. 

Into  Thy  hand  |  I  com  |  mit  my  \  spirit. 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  me  O  Lord  j  God  of  |  truth. 

I  have  hated  them  that  re  j  gard  |  l^'ing  |  vanities; 

But  I  trtist  I  in  the  |  Lord. 

I  will  be  glad  and  re  |  joice  |  in  Thy  [  mercy; 


For  Thou  hast  seen  |  my  af  [  fliction ; 
Thou  hast  known  the  dis  !  tresses  |  of  my  |  soul; 
And  hast  not  shut  me  up  in  the  hand  j  of  the  |  enemy; 
Thou  hast  set  my  feet  |  in  a  |  large  |  place. 

Psalm  jr:  i-8. 
(438) 


CHANTS. 


439 


Union  of  the  Lord  with  the  Father. 

2  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  |  seek  [  after; 
That  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  |  Lord  •  all  the  |  days  •  of  my  |  life, 
To  behold  the  beauty  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
And  to  en  [  quire  |  in  His  |  temple. 

2  For  He  shall  hide  me  in  His  pavilion  in  the  |  day  of  |  evil; 
In  the  secret  place  of  His  [  taber  •  nacle  \  He  shall  |  hide  me; 
He  shall  set  me  tip  up  |  on  a  |  rock ; 

And  now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine  |  enemies  |  round 
a  I  bout  me. 

3  And  I  will  offer  sacrifices  of  shouting  |  in  His  [  tabernacle; 
I  will  sing  and  give  |  praises  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord. 

Hear  my  voice  O  Lord  |  when  I  |  cr}'; 

Have  mercy  upon  ]  me  and  |  answer  |  me.  Psalm  27:  4-7. 


m 

Because  of  this  union  the  Church  will  flourish. 

Q  The  righteous  shall  flourish  |  like  the  |  palm  tree; 
He  shall  grow  |  like  a  |  cedar  •  in  |  Lebanon. 
Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  |  of  the  |  Lord 
Shall  flourish  in  the  |  courts  |  of  our  |  God. 

2  They  shall  still  bring  forth  friiit  |  in  old  |  age; 
They  |  shall  be  |  fat  and  |  flourishing; 
To  show  that  the  |  Lord  is  |  upright; 

He  is  my  Rock  and  there  is  no  un  |  righteous  |  ness  in  |  Him. 

Psalm  <)2:  12-15. 


440 


CHANTS. 


•fegii 


--^9j- 


■1^- 


Glorification  of  t/ie  Lord  from  spiritual  good  and  truth. 

A   Be  Thou  exalted  O  God  a  ]  bove  the  |  heavens; 
Let  Thy  glory  be  a  |  bove  |  all  the  |  earth. 
My  heart  is  fixed  O  God,  my  |  heart  is  |  fixed; 
I  will  I  vSing  j  and  give  |  praise. 

2  Awake  up  my  glory;  awake  |  psaltery  •   and  |  harp; 
i  I  will  a  j  wake  j  early. 

I  will  praise  Thee  O  Lord  a  |  mong  the  |  people; 
I  will  sing  unto  |  Thee  a  |  mong  the  |  nations. 

3  For  Th}^  mercy  is  great  |  unto  •  the  |  heavens, 
And  Thy  |  truth  |  unto  •  the  |  clouds. 

Be  Thou  exalted  O  God  a  |  bove  the  |  heavens; 
Let  Thy  glory  be  a  |  bove  [  all  the  |  earth. 


Psalm  5/.-  5-77. 


^■ 


ic^- 


I       I 


^^ 


I 


-^ 


I   I 


4"^ 


is: 


11*1 


■^-(2^ 


■6^-h 


m 


-&-& 


^ 


r— rrri 

The  Lord  will  save  those  who  love  and  worship  Him 

K  Let  the  heavens  and  earth  |  praise  [  Him, 

The  seas  and  every  |  thing  that  |  moveth  •  there  ]  in. 

For  God  will  |  save  |  Zion, 

And  will  I  build  the  |  cities  •  of  |  Judah. 

2  And  they  shall  |  dwell  |  there. 
And  I  have  it  |  in  pos  |  session. 
And  the  seed  of  His  servants  shall  in  |  herit  |  it; 
And  the}'  that  love  His  |  name  shall  )  dwell  there 


^SSI 


in. 


Psalm  6g:  34-36. 


CHANTS. 


441 


^  1 1  1 1         ^  1 1 

ijii^jgiia^jiiiiiggiE| 

/"Ae  /.oz-t/  a/o/je  has  power  and  glory. 


The  Lord  alone  has  power  and  glory. 

^  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  |  song; 
Sing  unto  the  |  Lord  |  all  the  |  earth; 
Sing  unto  the  Lord    ]  bless  His  |  name; 
Shew  forth  His  sal  |  vation  •  from  |  day  to  |  day. 

2  Declare  His  glory  a  |  mong  the  |  nations, 
His  I  wonders  •  a  |  mong  all  |  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great  and  |  greatly  •  to  be  |  praised; 
He  is  to  be  |  feared  •  a  |  bove  all  |  gods. 

3  For  all  the  gods  of  the  |  people  •  are  |  idols; 
But  the  I  Lord  j  made  the  |  heavens. 
Glory  and  honor  ]  are  be  |  fore  Him; 
Strength  and  |  beauty  •  are  ]  in  His  |  sanctuary. 

Psalm  g6:  r- 


6. 


iigiUliBii 


I    ' 

The  Lord  is  to  be  worshipped. 

What  shall  I  render  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord 
For  all  His  |  bene  •  fits  |  toward  ]  me  ? 
I  will  take  the  cup  |  of  sal  |  vation, 
And  call  upon  the  |  name  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  ]  unto  •  the  |  Lord 
Now  in  the  |  presence  •  of  |  all  His  |  people, 
In  the  courts  of  the  |  Lord 's  |  house, 
In  the  I  midst  of  I  thee,  O  Je  |  rusalem. 


Psalm  1/6:  12-ig. 


442 


CHANTS. 


iiSiiiSS 


^^fiSjj 


tg-#^' 


Pppii 


Because  of  help  from  the  Father  the  Human  will  be  glorified. 

g  Hear  my  cry  O  (lod    |  hearken  •  to  my  |  prayer; 
From  the  end  of  the  |  earth  I  [  call  •   unto  j  Thee. 
When  my  |  heart  j  faileth, 
Lead  me  to  the  j  Rock   •   that  is  |  higher  •  than  [  I. 

2  For  Thou  art  a  |  refuge  •  for  |  me; 

A  tower  of  strength  from  the  [  face  |  of  the  |  enem}'. 
I  will  abide  in  Thy  taber  |  nacle  •  for  |  ever; 
I  will  trfist  in  the  ]  shadow  |  of  Thy  |  wings. 

3  For  Thou  O  God  |  hearest  •  my  ]  vows; 

Thou  givest  me  the  heritage  of  ]  those  that  \  fear  Thy  |  name. 
Thou  addest  days  to  the  !  days  •  of  the  |  king; 
His  years  from  gener  \  ation  •  to  ■  gener  j  ation. 

4  He  dwelleth  before  ]  God  for  |  ever; 

O  prepare  mercy  and  truth    j  let  \  them  pre  |  serve  Him. 
So  will  I  sing  praise  to  Thy  |  name  for  |  ever; 
That  I  may  |  daily  •  per  |  form  my  j  vows. 

Psalm  6/. 


A  New  Church  will  exist  which  will  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Q  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God    I  all  the  \  earth; 
Sing  forth  the  |  glory  |  of  His  j  name; 
^lake  His  |  praise  |  glorious. 
Say  unto  God,  How  |  terri  •  ble  |  are  Thy  ]  works! 


CHANTS.  443 

2  Through  the  greatness  |  of  Thy  |  power 
Thine  enemies  |  shall  sub  |  mit  •  unto  |  Thee. 
All  the  earth  shall  |  worship  |  Thee, 

And  shall  sing  to  Thee   they  shall  |  sing  to  |  Thy  |  name. 

3  Come  and  see  the  |  works  of  |  God; 

His  doing  is  terrible  |  to  the  |  sons  of  |  men. 
He  turn-ed  the  sea  into  |  dry  |  land; 
They  went  j  through  the  |  flood  on  |  foot. 

4  O  bless  our  |  God,  ye  |  people, 

And  make  the  voice  of  His  |  praise  |  to  be  |  heard. 
Blessed  be  Ciod  who  hath  not  tfirn-ed  a  |  way  my  |  prayer, 
Nor  His  I  mercy  |  from  I  me. 


Psalm  66. 


tes 


I 


Pr^ 


F5T;d::m5qF2q:^er|gre:r^  '  -      '    '' 


sfSiir^^iiiSsssgiia 


I 

The  uniyersal  Church  will  acknowledge  and  worship  the  Lord. 

JO  God  be  merciful  finto  |  us  and  |  bless  us; 
And  cause  His  |  face  to  |  shine  up  |  on  us; 
That  Thy  way  may  be  |  known  up  •  on  |  earth; 
Thy  sal  |  vation  •  a  [  mong  all  j  nations. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  |  Thee  O  |  God; 
Let  all  the  )  people  |  praise  |  Thee. 
Let  the  |  nations  •  be  |  glad,     ' 
And  I  let  them  |  sing  for  |  joy. 

3  For  Thou  shalt  judge  the  |  people  •  up  [  rightly, 
And  govern  the  |  nations  •  up  |  on  the  |  earth. 
Let  the  people  praise  |  Thee  O  |  God; 

Let  all  the  |  people  |  praise  |  Thee. 

4  The  earth  shall  |  yield  her  |  increase; 
God  I  our  own  |  God  shall  |  bless  us. 
God  shall  |  bless  |  us; 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  |  earth  shall  |  fear  |  Him.      Psahn  67. 


444 


CHANTS. 


^ 


I 


--=¥- 


-^ 


-^- 


^- 


m. 


-P2- 


-i22- 


-P2- 


/Iffer  f//e  Last  Judgment  a  New  Church  will  be  established. 

1  1    Ivord  Thou  ha.st  been  favorable  |  to  Thy  |  land; 

Thou  hast  brought  back  the  cap  |  tivi  |  ty  of  |  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  |  of  Thy  |  people; 
Thou  hast  |  cover  •  ed  |  all  their  |  sin. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  |  all  Thy  |  wrath ; 

Thou  hast  turn-ed  Thyself  from  the  |  fierceness  |  of  Thine  |  anger. 

4  Turn  us  O  God  of  |  our  sal  |  vation, 

And  cause  Thine  anger  |  toward  |  us  to  |  cease. 

5  Wilt  Thou  be  angry  with  |  us  for  ]  ever  ? 

Wilt  Thou  prolong  Thine  anger  [  to  all  |  gener  [  ations  ? 

6  Wilt  Thou  not  turn  again  and  |  quicken  |  us, 
That  Thy  people  |  may  re  |  joice  in  |  Thee? 

7  Shew  us  Thy  |  merc^^  O  |  Lord; 

And  I  grant  us  |  Thy  sal  |  vation.  Psahn  85:  i-y. 

isisaiiiiiiiipafp 


iiiiii 


Grievousness  of  the  Lord's  temptations. 

19  Give  ear  to  my  |  prayer  O  |  God; 

And  hide  not  Thyself  |  from  my  |  suppli  |  cation. 

Attend  unto  me  and  |  answer  |  me; 

I  mourn  in  my  com  [  plaint  and  |  make  a  |  noise; 

2  Because  of  the  voice  j  of  the  |  enemy, 

Because  of  the  op  j  pression  |  of  the  |  wicked; 
For  they  cast  iniqui  |  ty  up  |  on  me. 
And  I  in  their     wrath  thev  I  hate  me. 


CHANTS. 


445 


My  heart  |  trembleth  •  with  |  in  me; 

And  the  terrors  of  |  death  are  |  fallen  •  iip  |  on  me. 

Fear  and  trembling  are  |  come  up  |  on  me, 

And  horror  hath  |  over  |  whelm  •  ed  |  me. 

And  I  said,  O  that  I  had  wings  {  like  a  |  dove ! 
Then  would  I  fly  a  |  way  and  |  be  at  |  rest. 
Then  would  I  wander  far  off  and  remain  j  in  the  |  wilderness. 
I  would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  j  stormy  |  wind  and  j  tempest. 

Psalm  55:  1-8.^   ' 


^©- 


iteg 


I  I 


S 


iS^- 


^- 


J-J- 


-^ 


..^_ 


^S9 


^     1-4 


lis 


-&-f^-i9- 


^a.- 


The  Lord  reigns  over  the  Church. 

j  ^  O  clap  your  hands  |  all  ye  |  people; 

Shout  unto  God  |  with  the  |  voice  of  |  triumph. 
For  the  lyord  most  |  High  is  j  terrible; 
He  is  a  great  King  |  over  i  all  the  |  earth. 

2  He  vShall  subdue  the  people  |  under  |  us, 
And  the  |  nations  |  under  •  our  |  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  in  |  heri  •  tance  |  for  us, 
The  excellency  of  j  Jacob  |  whom  He  j  loved. 

3  God  is  gone  fip  |  with  a  [  shout, 

The  Lord  wdth  the  j  sound  |  of  a  [  trumpet. 
Sing  praise  to  our  |  God,  sing  |  praise; 
Sing  praise  |  to  our  |  King,  sing  |  praise. 

4  For  God  is  King  of  |  all  the  |  earth; 
Sing  ye  |  praise  with  |  under  [  standing. 
God  reigneth  |  over  •  the  |  nations; 

God  sitteth  upon  the  |  throne  j  of  His  j  holiness. 

5  The  princes  of  the  people  are  [  gathered  •  to  [  gether, 
The  people  of  the  |  God  of  |  Abra  |  ham; 

For  the  shields  of  the  earth  be  |  long  •  unto  j  God; 


f 


And  I  He  is  \  greatly  •  ex  |  alted. 


Psalvt  47. 


446 


CHANTS. 


Prayer  of  the  Lord  for  help  against  falsifiers  and  hypocrites. 

1  J.  Give  ear  to  my  |  words  O  |  Lord, 

And  con  [  sider  •  my  |  medi  |  tation. 

Hearken  to  the  voice  of  my  cry   my  |  King  •  and  my  [  God; 

For  unto  |  Thee  |  will  I  |  pray. 

2  My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  |  morning,  O  |  Lord; 
In  the  morning  will  I  ad  [  dress  Thee  |  and  look  |  up. 

For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  |  pleasure  •  in  |  wickedness; 
Neither  shall  \  evil  |  dwell  with  |  Thee. 

3  The  foolish  shall  not  stand  |  in  Thy  \  sight; 
Thou  hatest  all  |  workers  |  of  in  |  iquity. 
Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  |  speak  a  |  lie; 

The  Lord  will  abhor  the  man  of  |  blood  |  and  de  |  ceit. 

4  But  I  will  come  into  Thy  house  in  the  multittide  {  of  Thy  |  mercy; 
In  Thy  fear  \\\\\  I  worship  |  toward  •  Thy  |  holy  [  temple. 

Lead  me  O  Lord  in  Thy  jfistice  be  |  cause  of  •   mine  |  enemies; 
Make  Thy  way  |  straight  be  |  fore  my  |  face.        Psalm  5:  1-8. 


^ 


=1: 


^- 


-7^ 


?=■& 


42 


^^s»- 


1 


A  Church  will  exist  which  will  acknowledge  the  Lord. 
|g  I  will  hear  what  God  the  I  Lord  will  ]  speak; 
For  He  w411  speak  |  peace  |  unto  •  His  |  people, 

2  And  I  to  His  1  saints; 

That  they  may  not  |  turn  a  [  gain  to  |  foil}-. 

3  Surely  His  salvation  is  nigh  [  them  that  |  fear  Him; 
That  glory  may  |  dwell  [  in  our  |  land. 


CHANTS. 


447 


4  Mercy  and  trlith  are  |  met  to  |  gether; 
Justice  and  |  peace  shall  |  kiss  each  |  other. 

5  Truth  shall  spring  |  out  •  of  the  |  earth; 
And  justice  |  shall  look  |  down  from  |  heaven. 

6  Yea  the  Lord  |  shall  give  |  good; 

And  our  |  land  shall  |  yield  her  |  increase. 

7  Justice  shall  |  go  be  |  fore  Him; 

And  shall  set  us  in  the  |  way  j  of  His  |  steps. 


1^- 


-F= 


"C2>- 


^i^" 


m 


.(if-- 


f^ 


:g= 


li 


"Z?- 


_g: 


Psaim  8s :  S-ij. 

1—4- 


S 


z?^- 


g-^- 


a 


fc£ 


-P2— 1^ 


m 


The  Lord  has  all  power  by  His  Divine  Truth. 

Jg  Thy  way  O  God  is  in  the  |  sanctu  |  ary; 
What  God  is  so  great  as  |  our  |  God  ? 
Thou  art  the  |  God  that  |  doest  [  wonders. 

2  Thou  hast  declared  Thy  strength  a  [  mong  the  |  people; 
Thou  hast  with  Thine  arm  re  |  deemed  •  Thy  |  people; 
The  sons  of  |  Jacob  |  and  of  [  Joseph. 

3  The  waters  saw  |  Thee  O  j  God, 

The  waters  saw  Thee   they  |  were  a  |  fraid; 
The  deeps  [  also  |  were  |  troubled. 

4  The  clouds  |  poured  •  out  |  water; 
The  skies  sent  j  out  their  |  voice; 
Thine  arrows  |  also  |  went  a  |  broad. 

5  The  voice  of  Thy  thunder  was  |  in  the  |  heaven; 
The  lightnings  |  lightened  •  the  j  world; 

The  I  earth  did  |  tremble  •  and  |  shake, 

6  Thy  way  is  |  in  the  |  sea, 

And  Thy  path  in  |  many  |  waters; 
And  Thy  |  footsteps  |  are  not  |  known. 

7  Thou  leddest  Thy  people  |  like  a  |  flock 
By  the  hand  of  |  Moses  •  and  j  Aaron. 

Thy  I  name  O  |  Lord  be  |  praised.  Psalm  77.-  13-20. 


448 


CHANTS. 


.£2-  ja-j;2- 


-j^-^. 

-^^ 


^ 


tq: 


pg'-ri^-'g-i-^— *» 


^P^i 


-^ 


77>e  (//7/0/7  0/  Me  Divine  of  the  Lord  with  His  Human. 

1  7  It  is  good  to  give  thanks  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord, 

And  to  sing  praise  to  Thy  ]  name  O  |  Thou  most  ]  High; 
To  show  forth  Thy  mercy  [  in  the  |  morning, 
And  Thy  |  truth  |  in  the  |  night. 

2  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings    and  up  |  on  the  |  psaltery; 
Upon  the  harp  |  with  a  ]  joyful  |  sound; 

For  Thou  O  Lord  hast  made  me  glad  ]  through  Thy  |  work; 
I  will  rejoice  in  the  |  works  |  of  Thy  |  hands. 

3  How  great  are  Thy  |  works  O  |  Lord; 
Thy  I  thoughts  are  |  very  |  deep. 

A  brutish  man  |  knoweth  |  not; 

Neither  doth  a  |  fool  •  under  ]  stand  |  this. 

4  When  the  wicked  spring  forth  |  as  the  ]  grass, 
And  all  the  workers  of  in  |  iqui  |  ty  do  |  flourish, 
Then  shall  they  be  de  |  stroyed  •  for  ]  ever. 

But  Thou  O  Lord  art  most  ]  high  for  1  ever  |  more. 

Psalm  92;  i-^S. 


By  the  union  of  the  Divine  and  the  Human  the  Church  i^/.V  endure. 
-Jg  The  Lord  reigneth    He  is  |  clothed  •   with  [  majesty; 


The  Lord  is  |  clothed  •  with  |  strength; 
He  hath  |  girded  •  Him  [  self. 

2  The  world  also  is  established    it  |  cannot 
Thy  throne  is  es  ]  tablished  •   of  |  old; 
Thou  art  from  |  ever  |  lasting. 


be  I  moved; 


CHANTS. 

3  The  rivers  have  lifted  |  up  O  |  Lord, 
The  rivers  have  lifted  |  up  their  |  voice, 
The  rivers  lift  |  up  their  ]  roaring-. 

4  The  lyord  on  |  high  is  |  mightier 
Than  the  voice  of  [  many  |  waters, 
Mightier  than  the  waves  |  of  the  |  sea. 

5  Thy  testimonies  are  |  very  |  sure; 
Holiness  be  |  cometh  •  Thine  |  house, 
6  I  Lord  for  |  ever. 


449 


Psahji 


93- 


The  Lord  is  omnipotent. 

JQ  O  come  let  us  sing  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord; 

Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  |  Rock  of  |  our  sal  |  vation. 
Let  us  come  before  His  face  |  with  thanks  |  giving, 
And  make  a  joyful  |  noise  •  unto  |  Him  with  |  psalms. 

2  For  the  Lord  is  a  |  great  |  God, 

And  a  great  |  King  a  |  bove  all  [  gods. 

In  His  hands  are  the  deep  places  [  of  the  |  earth; 

And  the  treasures  |  of  the  |  mountains  •  are  |  His. 

3  The  sea  is  His  |  and  He  |  made  it; 

And  His  hands  |  formed  •  the  |  dry  |  land. 
O  come  let  us  worship  |  and  bow  |  down; 
Let  us  kneel  be  I  fore  the  i  Lord  our  I  Maker. 


4  For  He  is  |  our  [  God; 

And  we  are  the  |  people  |  of  His 
And  the  sheep  |  of  His  |  hand. 
Today  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice 


pasture, 

harden  |  not  3'our  |  heart. 
Psalm  95,-  /- 


450 


CHANTS. 


4-I-, 


•CJ  rj  -3?- 


I  i 

l^igsig^iiii 


:^ifg:bfez^: 


r^e  Z.or(/  //as  a//  power  and  glory,  and  will  come  to  Judgment. 

2Q  Give  unto  the  Lord  O  ye  families  ]  of  the  ]  people, 
Give  unto  the  |  Lord  j  gl5ry  •  and  |  strength. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  [  of  His  [  name; 
Bring  an  offering  and  |  come  |  into  •  His  |  courts. 

2  Let  the  heavens  rejoice  and  the  |  earth  be  |  glad; 
Let  the  sea  roar  |  and  the  ]  fulness  •  there  |  of. 
Let  the  field  be  joyful  and  all  that  |  is  there  |  in; 
Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  |  forest  |  sing  for  j  joy 

3  Before  the  Lord    |  for  He  |  cometh, 

For  He  |  cometh  •  to  |  judge  the  |  earth; 
He  shall  jtidge  the  |  world  with  |  justice, 
And  the  |  people  |  with  His  |  truth. 

Psalm  g6:  7-13. 


-S'-Ti 


^i 


95^ 


^^-'^ 


Worship  of  the  Lord  from  the  affection  of  truth. 

9  j  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  |  song, 

His  praise  in  the  |  congre  |  gation  •  of  |  saints. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  |  in  his  |  Maker; 

Let  the  sons  of  Zion  re  |  joice  |  in  their  |  King. 

2  Let  them  praise  His  name  |  in  the  |  dance; 

Let  them  sing  praise  unto  Him  |  with  the  |  timbrel  •  and  \  harp. 
For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  ]  in  His  |  people, 
Thi  afflicted  will  He  |  glori  •  fy  |  with  sal  |  vation. 

Psahn  I4g:  1-4. 


CHANTS. 


451 


^iBgpggipigill 


The  Advent  of  the  Lord,  and  Judgment. 

22  ^lake  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  lyord  |  all  the  |  earth; 
Make  a  loud  noise  and  re  |  joice  and  |  sing  |  praise. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord  ]  with  the  |  harp; 
With  the  harp  and  the  |  voice  I  of  a  |  psalm. 

2  With  trumpets  and  the  voice  |  of  a  |  cornet 

Make  a  joyful  noise  be  |  fore  the  |  King,  the  |  Lord. 
Let  the  sea  roar  and  the  |  fulness  •  there  |  of; 
The  world  and  |  they  that  |  dwell  there  |  in, 

3  Let  the  rivers  ]  clap  their  |  hands; 

Let  the  mountains  be  joyful  to  |  gether  •  be  [  fore  the  |  Lord; 
For  He  cometh  to  |  judge  the  |  earth; 

He  shall  judge  the  world  with  justice,  and  the  |  people  |  with  up 
rightness.  Psalm  gS:  4-g. 


Praise  of  the  Lord  because  of  the  doctrine  of  truth. 

23  ^^^  have  a  |  strong  |  city; 

Salvation  will  He  ap  |  point  for  |  walls  and  |  bulwarks. 

Open  I  ye  the  |  gates, 

That  a  just  nation  which  keepeth  the  |  truth  may  |  enter  |  in. 

2  Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace  whose  mind  is  |  stayed  •  on  |  Thee; 
Because  |  he  |  trusteth  •  in  |  Thee. 
Trust  ye  in  the  |  Lord  for  |  ever; 
For  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  |  is  the  [  Rock  of  |  ages. 

Isaiah  26:  1-4. 


452 


CHANTS. 


The  Lord  will  bring  help  and  deliverance. 
24  O  God  my  |  heart  is  ]  fixed; 

I  will  sing  and  give  |  praise,  |  even  •  my  |  glory. 
Awake    |  psaltery  •   and  |  harp; 
I  I  will  a  I  wake  |  early. 

2  I  will  praise  Thee  O  Lord  a  |  mong  the  |  people; 

And  I  will  sing  praise  to  |  Thee  a  |  mong  the  |  nations. 
For  Thy  mercy  is  great  a  |  bove  the  |  heavens; 
And  Thy  |  truth  |  unto  •   the  |  clouds. 

3  Be  Th^u  exalted  O  God  a  |  bove  the  |  heavens, 
And  Thy  c^oiy  a  |  bove  |  all  the  |  earth. 
That  Thy  bel6v-ed  may  |  be  de  |  livered; 
Save  with  Thy  right  |  hand  and  |  answer  |  me. 

Psabn  io8:  i-6. 

I 


liisifeg 


=3 


■d-^d^Si- 


r 


42. 


I 


The  Lord  will  reveal  Himself  in  His  Word. 
951  ^^"^^^  ii^  the  I  night  j  visions, 

And  behold  one  like  the  Son  of  Man  }  came  •  with  the  |  clouds 

of  I  heaven, 
And  came  to  the  |  Ancient  •  of  |  days. 
And  they  |  brought  Him  |  near  be  '  fore  Him. 

2  And  there  was  given  Him  dominion  and  glory  |  and  a  \  kingdom, 
And  all  people  j  nations  •  and  |  tongues  shall  [  serve  Him; 
His  dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  which  shall  |  not  •  pass 

a  I  way. 
And  His  kingdom  which  |  shall  not  |  be  de  |  stroyed. 

Daniel  7:  ij,  14. 


CHANTS. 


453 


d 


^^0^^mm 


-(^ 


-ta- 


Wf- 


^ 


i^ 


iiisa 


I  ■  ■  f        r 

The  Advent  of  the  Lord,  and  Redemption. 

2g  PraivSe  O  ye  servants  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
PraivSe  the  |  name  |  of  the  |  Lord. 
Blessed  be  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord 
From  this  time  forth  |  and  for  |  ever  |  more. 

2  From  the  rising  of  the  sdn  to  his  |  going  |  down, 
Prais-ed  be  the  |  name  |  of  the  [  Lord. 

The  Lord  is  high  a  [  bove  all  |  nations; 
His  glory  |  is  a  |  bove  the  |  heavens. 

3  Who  is  like  unto  the  |  Lord  our  |  Ciod, 
Who  I  dwelleth  |  on  |  high, 

Who  h^imbleth  Him  |  vSelf  to  |  see 

The  things  that  are  in  |  heaven  •  and  |  on  the  |  earth  ? 

Psahn  Tij:  i-6. 
I 


^g^^m^Msmm 


m^a 


27 


When  the  Lord  comes  He  will  teach  and  save  the  simple. 

Therefore  will  I  |  save  my  |  flock, 

And  they  shall  |  no  more  |  be  a  |  prey. 

And  I  will  set  up  one  shepherd  |  over  |  them. 

And  he  shall  feed  them  |  even  •  my  |  servant  |  David. 

He  shall  feed  them  and  he  shall  [  be  their  |  shepherd. 
And  I  the  |  Lord  will  |  be  their  |  God, 
And  my  servant  David  a  |  prince  a  |  niong  them; 
I  the  I  Lord  have  [  spoken  |  it. 

Ezekiel  J4:  22-24. 


454 


CHANTS. 


$ 


m 


n 


iJ^ 


T^-H 


s 


-sf- 


s 


^(S-,-^ 


^ji^li^zltit 


^ 


I    I 


-g-.  rsQ^g^^  g. 


iiiiiiSiiiiSI 


r 

r^e  /.or</  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 

2g  Thou  art  my  |  portion,  O  |  Lord; 

I  have  said  that  I  would  |  keep  |  Th}'  |  words. 
I  entreated  Thy  face  wath  my  |  whole  |  heart; 
Be  merciful  unto  me  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word, 

2  I  thought  I  on  my  |  ways, 

And  turned  my  |  feet  |  unto  •  Thy  |  testimonies. 
I  made  haste  and  de  |  lay  •   ed  |  not 
To  I  keep  |  Thy  com  |  mandments. 

3  The  cords  of  the  wicked  have  en  |  compass  •  ed  ]  me; 
But  I  have  |  not  for  |  gotten  •  Thy  |  law. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  |  thanks  •  unto  |  Thee 
Because  of  the  |  judgments  |  of  Thy  |  justice. 

4  I  am  a  companion  of  all  |  them  that  |  fear  Thee, 
And  of  I  them  that  |  keep  Thy  |  precepts.     . 
The  earth  O  Lord  is  |  full   •  of  Thy  [  mercy; 

(3  I  teach  I  me  Thy  |  statutes. 

Psalm  Jig:  57-64. 


-^'^- 


inas} 


The  Divine  Truth  proceeding  from  the  Lord. 

29  Give  ear  O  ^-e  heavens  and  |  I  will  |  speak; 

And  hear  O  |  earth  the  |  words  •  of  my  |  mouth. 
My  doctrine  shall  drop  |  as  the  |  rain; 
My  speech  |  shall  dis  |  til  •  as  the  |  dew, 


CHANTS. 


455 


2  As  drops  upon  the  |  tender  |  grass, 

And  as  the  j  showers  •  up  |  on  the  |  herb. 
Because  I  will  proclaim  the  |  name  •  of  the  |  Lord; 
Give  ye  |  greatness  |  to  our  |  God. 

3  He  is  the  Rock    His  |  work  is  |  perfect; 
For  I  all  His  |  waj^s  are  |  judgment. 

A  I  God  of  I  truth, 

And  without  iniquity  |  just  and  |  right  is  |  He. 

Deutero7iomy  j2:  i- 


ms^sm^^^^^ 


^1 — t 


r 

Worship  of  the  Lord  from  the  truths  of  His  Word. 

IJQ  Praise  the  |  Lord  |  from  the  |  earth. 
Ye  dragons  and  |  all  |  deeps; 
Fire  and  |  hail  |  snow  and  |  vapor; 

2  Storm}'  j  wind  ful  |  filling  •  His  |  Word; 
Ye  mountains  and  |  all  |  hills; 
Fruitful  j  trees  and  |  all  |  cedars; 

3  Wild  I  beasts  [  and  all  [  cattle; 
Creeping  things  and  |  flying  |  fowl; 
Kings  of  the  [  earth  |  and  all  |  people; 

4  Princes  and  all  j  judges  j  of  the  |  earth; 
Young  I  men  and  [  maidens; 

Old  I  men  |  and  j  children; 

5  Let  them  praise  the  I  name  |  of  the  |  Lord; 
For  His  name  a  j  lone  is  |  excellent; 

His  glory  is  a  |  bove  the  |  earth  and  |  heaven. 

6  He  also  exalteth  the  |  horn  |  of  His  |  people, 
The  praise  of  |  all  His  |  saints; 

The  sons  of  Israel  a  [  people  |  near  •  unto  |  Him. 

Psalm  148:  7-14. 


456 


CHANTS. 


feiiiiil^feSaS^i 


^J.^_^_L^_^_X_t 


iipiillpiiiiiiliia 


The  Lord  in  His  Divine  Human  is  signified  by  t/ie  stone. 

Q1   The  stone  which  the  |  builders  •  re  |  jected 
Is  be  I  come  the  |  head  •  of  the  |  corner. 
This  is  the  |  Lord's  |  doing; 
It  is  I  marvel  •   lous  |  in  our  |  eyes. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  the  |  Lord  hath  |  made; 
We  will  rejoice  |  and  be  |  glad  in  |  it. 

Save  now  I  beseech  |  Thee  O  |  Lord; 

O  Lord  I  beseech  |  Thee  send  |  now  pros  |  perity. 

3  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord; 

We  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  |  house  |  of  the  |  Lord. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    for  |  He  is  |  good; 

For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Psahn  iiS:  22-2g. 


u 


iiSil 


-S^j^ 


^ft=1 


n 


:^-6?- 


z? 


.a-^fi-fi- 


TT 


A  New  Church  will  be  instituted  by  the  Lord. 

22  A"^  I  will  ^\VQ  them  |  one  |  heart, 

And  I  will  plit  a  |  new  |  spirit  •   with  |  in  you; 

And  I  will  take  the  stony  heart  |  out  of  •  their  |  flesh, 

And  will  gwQ  \  them  a  |  heart  of  |  flesh; 

2  That  they  may  walk  |  in  my  |  statutes, 
And  I  keep  my  |  judgments  •  and  |  do  them; 
And  they  shall  |  be  my  |  people, 
And  I  I  will  I  be  their  |  God. 


Ezekiel  ii:  ig,  20. 


CHANTS. 


457 


^ssiis 


r^-^  ^J2^ 


^m^mmsm 


t^t^- 


-^--"7^-9^* 


;  C2SJ' 


Sfm\s^?ifSmm&i$mm 


The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 
QQ  Blessed  are  the  perfect  |  in  the  |  way, 

Who  I  walk  •  in  the  |  law  •  of  the  |  Lord. 
Blessed  are  then'  that  j  keep  His  |  testimonies, 
That  seek  |  Him   •  with  the  [  whole  |  heart. 

2  Even  they  who  do  |  no  in  |  iquity, 
Who  I  walk  in  |  His  |  ways. 
Thou  hast  com  j  manded  |  us 

To  I  keep  Thy  |  precepts  j  diligently. 

3  6  I  that  my  |  ways 

Were  di  |  rected  •  to  |  keep  Thy  |  statutes  ! 

Then  shall  I  |  not  •  be  a  |  shamed, 

When  I  have  respect  |  unto  •  all  |  Thy  com  |  mandments. 

Psahn  iig:  1-6. 


Those  who  are  in  spiritual  captivity  will  not  perish. 

Q  J.  Fear  thou  not    O  my  |  servant  |  Jacob, 
And  be  |  not  dis  |  maj-ed,  O  |  Israel; 
For  behold  I  will  save  thee  |  from  a  |  far, 
And  th}^  seed  from  the  |  land  of  |  their  cap  |  tivity; 

2  And  Jacob  shall  return  and  be  at  rest  |  and  at  |  ease, 
And  none  shall  |  make  |  him  a  |  fraid. 
Fear  thou  not    O  |  Jacob  •  my  |  servant. 
For  i  am  [  with  thee  |  saith  the  |  Lord. 

Jeremiah  46:  ^7,  28. 


458 


CHANTS. 


'™1Si 


^-*;. 


^ 


^ 


IS 


j^-j^- 


Praise  of  the  Lord  for  His  mercy  and  His  works. 

Qrj  The  Lord  is  |  gracious  •  and  |  merciful; 
Slow  to  anger  |  and  of  |  great  j  mercy. 
The  lyord  is  |  good  to  |  all, 
And  His  tender  mercies  are  |  over  |  all  His  [  works. 

2  All  Thy  works  shall  praise  ]  Thee  O  |  Lord; 
And  Thy  |  saints  shall  |  bless  |  Thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  |  of  Thy  |  kingdom, 
And  I  talk  of  |  Tlu^  |  power; 

3  To  make  known  to  the  vSons  of  men  His  [  mighty  ]  acts. 
And  the  glorious  |  majes  •  ty  |  of  His  |  kingdom. 
Thy  kingdom  is  an  ever  |  lasting  |  kingdom, 

And  Thy  dominion  |  to  all  |  gener  )  ations. 

Psalm  145:  8-13. 

I 


•fi?-,-^-^- 


HiSi:^^ 


P 


The  Lord  is  to  be  worshipped  from  the  Word. 

2()  With  my  whole  heart    |  will  I  |  praise  Thee; 

I  will  sing  praise  unto  |  Thee  be  |  fore  the  |  gods. 

I  will  worship  toward  Thy  |  holy  |  temple. 

And  praise  Thy  name  for  Thy  |  mercy  •  and  {  for  Thy  |  truth. 

2  For  Thou  hast  magni  |  fied  •  Thy  |  Word 
A  I  bove  all  |  Thy  |  name. 

In  the  day  when  I  call  Thou  |  answer  •  est  |  me, 
Thou  enlargest  |  me  with  |  strength  ■  in  my  I  soul. 


CHANTS. 


459 


3  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  |  Thee  O  |  Lord, 
When  they  hear  the  |  words  of  |  Thj^  |  mouth. 

And  the}'  shall  sing  in  the  ways  |  of  the  \  Lord;  *  t 

For  great  is  the  |  glory  |  of  the  [  Lord. 

4  Though  the  Lord  be  high   yet  He  |  seeth  •  the  |  lowly; 
But  the  proud  He  i  knoweth  •  a  [  far  |  off. 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  distress   Thou  [  wilt  re  |  vive  me; 
Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  Thine  hand  a  |  gainst  the  |  wrath  •  of  mine 


5  And  Thy  right  |  hand  shall  |  save  me. 

The  Lord  will  perfect  |  that  which  [  is  for  j  me; 

Thy  mercy  O  Lord  |  is  for  |  ever; 

(3  for  I  sake  •   not  the  |  works  of  •  Thy  |  hands. 


Psahn  ij8. 


^^^mm^m^wmm 


-7^-   -«^ 


f^ 


37 


The  Lord  by  His  works  establishes  the  Church. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    call  up  j  on  His  j  name; 
Make  knowm  His  |  deeds  a  |  mong  the  |  people. 
Sing  unto  Him    sing  |  psalms  •  unto  |  Him. 
Talk  ye  of  |  all  His  {  wondrous  |  works. 

Glory  ye  in  His  |  hoi 3^  [  name; 

Let  the  heart  of  them  re  |  joice  that  [  seek  the  |  Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord  |  and  His  |  strength; 

Seek  His  [  face  for  [  ever  |  more. 

Remember  His  marvellous  works  that  |  He  hath  |  done; 
His  wonders  and  the  |  judgments  |  of  His  |  mouth; 
O  ye  seed  of  Abra  |  ham  His  j  servant, 
Ye  sons  of  [  Jacob  j  His  j  chosen. 

He  is  the  |  Lord  our  |  God; 
His  judgments  |  are  in  j  all  the  |  earth. 
He  hath  remembered  His  |  covenant  •   for  j  ever; 
The  Word  which  He  commanded  to  a  I  thousand  j  gener  j  ationa 

Psalm  I  OS:  i-S. 


460 


CHANTvS. 


%^- 


-\- 


sMilS^: 


:3: 


-"^: 


■^-2? 


m 


I     1       I 


The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 

QQ  Thy  testimonies  are  |  wonder  |  ful; 

Therefore  doth  my  |  soul  |  keep  j  them. 
The  opening  of  Thy  words  |  giveth  j  light; 
It  giveth  under  |  standing  !  to  the  |  simple. 

2  I  open  my  |  mouth  and  |  pant; 

Because  I  |  long  for  |  Thy  com  |  mandments. 
Look  Thou  upon  me  and  be  |  merciful  •  unto  j  me, 
According  to  judgment  unto  |  those  that  |  love  Thy  |  name. 

3  Order  my  steps  |  in  Thy  |  Word; 

And  let  not  any  iniquity  have  do  |  minion  |  over  j  me. 
Deliver  me  from  the  op  |  pression  •  of  j  man; 
And  i  will  I  keep  [  Thy  com  j  mandments. 

Psahn  iig:  12^-134. 


SBE5; 


i^z^ii^l 


^_f±f=gx^.. 


ipppH 


Those  who  look  to  the  Lord  will  be  sustained. 

*-JQ  He  giveth  power  |  to  the  |  faint; 

And  to  them  that  have  no  might  j  He  in  |  creaseth  |  strength. 
Even  the  youths  shall  faint  I  and  be  j  weary, 
And  the  young  |  men  shall  |  utter  •  ly  |  fall ; 

2  But  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  re  |  new  their  j  strength; 
They  shall  mount  |  up  with  |  wings  as  |  eagles; 
They  shall  run  and  j  not  be  |  weary; 
They  shall  j  walk  |  and  not  |  faint. 

Isaiah  40:  2g-jT. 


CHANTS. 


461 


Ss 


g±^g: 


^-g- 


'^^2. 


-!$^   -f9--i9~f&- 


^ 


«J«: 


z:4t=P4S 


^JE 


:t: 


E 


PiiS 


Attempt  of  the  deceitful  to  destroy  the  Human  of  the  Lord. 

J.Q  In  my  distress  I  cried  j  unto  •  the  |  Lord, 
And  I  He  |  heard  |  me. 

0  Lord  deliver  my  soul  from  [  lying  |  lips; 
And  I  from  •  a  de  |  ceitful  |  tongue. 

2  What  shall  be  given  |  unto  |  thee  ? 

Or  what  shall  be  done  unto  thee    |  thou  de  |  ceitful  |  tongue  ? 
Sharp  arrows  |  of  the  |  mighty, 
With  [  coals  of  [  juni  ]  per. 

3  Woe  is  me  that  I  so  |  journ  in  j  Mesech, 
That  I  dwell  |  in  the  |  tents  of  |  Kedar ! 

My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  w4th  him  that  |  hateth  |  peace. 

1  am  for  peace   but  when  I  |  speak  they  |  are  for  |  war. 

Psalm  120 


J- 


.4 


siiisiaiiii^P 


igSai 


41 


The  Lord  turns  Himself  to  those  who  trust  in  Him. 
Therefore  will  the  Lord  wait  that  He  may  be  |  gracious 


unto  I  you; 
have  I  mercy  •  up  | 


And  therefore  will  He  be  exalted  that  |  He  may 

on  you; 
For  the  Lord  is  a  [  God  of  |  judgment; 
Blessed  are  all  {  they  that  |  wait  for  [  Him. 

2  For  the  people  shall  dwell  in  Zion  |  at  Je  |  rusalem ; 
And  I  thou  shalt  |  weep  no  |  more; 

He  will  have  mercy  upon  thee  at  the  voice  [  of  th}'  [  cry; 
When  He  shall  hear    |  He  will  |  answer  |  thee. 

Isaiah  jo:  18,  ig 


462 


CHANTvS. 


H^- 


iiiiiieiiPP 


r~r- 


Redemption  by  the  Lord,  and  instruction  of  those  who  are  in  ignorance. 

AO  For  it  is  good  to  sing  praise  |  unto  •  our  j  God; 
For  it  is  |  pleasant  •   and  |  praise  is  |  comely. 
The  Lord  doth  |  build  Je  |  rusalem; 
He  gathereth  the  j  out  |  casts  of  |  Israel. 

2  He  healeth  the  |  broken  •   in  |  heart, 
And  I  bindeth  [  up  their  |  wounds. 
He  telleth  the  number  |  of  the  I  stars; 
He  calleth  [  them  j  all  b}^  i  name. 

3  Great  is  our  Lord  and  of  j  great  |  power; 
His  linder  j  stand  |  ing  is  |  infinite. 
The  Lord  lifteth  ]  up  the  |  meek; 

He  bringeth  low  the  wicked  |  even  {  to  the  [  earth. 

Psalm  14/:  1-6. 


Combats  of  the  Lord  with  the  hells. 

J.Q  I  cried  out  of  m}^  affliction  to  the  Lord  |  and  He  [  heard  me; 

Out  of  the  belly  of  hell  I  cried  and  |  Thou  didst  [  hear  my  |  voice. 
For  Thou  didst  cavSt  me  |  into  •  the  |  deep, 
Into  the  I  heart  |  of  the  |  seas. 

2  And  the  floods  compassed  me  |  round  a  |  bout; 

All  Thy  billows  and  Thy  waves  |  passed  |  over  |  me. 
Then  I  said  I  am  cast  out  from  be  |  fore  Thine  |  e^-es; 
Yet  I  will  look  again  |  toward  •  Thy  |  holy  |  temple. 


CHANTS. 


463 


The  waters  compassed  me  about  |  even  •  to  the  [  soul ; 
The  deep  |  clOvSed  •  me  |  round  a  |  bout, 
The  sea  weeds  were  wrap-ped  a  |  bout  my  |  head; 
I  went  down  to  the  |  bottom  |  of  the  |  mountains. 

The  bars  of  the  earth  were  a  |  bout  me  •  for  |  ever; 
Yet  hast  Thou  brought  np  ni}-  life  from  the  |  pit  O  |  Lord  my  |  God. 
When  my  soul  fainted  within  me  I  re  |  membered  •   the  |  Lord; 
And  my  prayer  came  in  unto  Thee  |  into  •  Th}-  ]  holy  |  temple. 

They  that  observe  h'ing  vanities  for  |  sake  their  •  own  |  mercy; 
But  I  will  sacrifice  unto  Thee  with  the  |  voice  |  of  thanks  |  giving; 
I  will  pa}'  that  which  |  I  have  |  vowed. 
Sal  I  vation  •  is  |  of  the  ]  Lord.  Jo7iah  2:  2-g. 


--i- 


d: 


EiSsiiiilii^fia 


l^-"-^- 


^-,_^-^. 


lSggi|g 


-^-T^ 


The  New  Church  will  be  with  those  who  are  in  ignorance  but  desire  truths. 

A  A   O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    for  |  He  is  |  good; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever; 
The  redeem-ed  of  the  |  Lord  shall  |  say, 
Whom  He  hath  redeem-ed  from  the  |  hand  |  of  the  |  enemy; 

2  And  hath  gathered  them  out  |  of  the  |  lands, 

From  the  east  and  from  the  west  from  the  |  north  and  |  from  the 

south. 
They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  |  solitary  |  way; 
They  |  found  no  [  city  •  to  |  dwell  in. 

3  The}'  were  |  hungry  •  and  |  thirsty, 
Their  |  soul  |  fainted  •  with  |  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  |  in  their  |  trouble. 
And  He  delivered  them  |  out  of  [  their  dis  |  tresses. 

4  And  He  led  them  forth  by  a  |  right  |  way, 

That  they  might  go  to  a  |  city  •  of  |  habi  |  tation.' 

Let  them  praise  the  Lord  [  for  His  |  mercy, 

And  His  wonderful  works  |  to  the  |  children  •  of  |  men. 

Psalm  107:  1-8 


CHANTS 


E^i^fMi^SfE^J 


The  Lord  alone  establishes  the  Church. 
AK  Praise  ye  the  name  |  of  the  ]  Lord; 

Praise  Him  6  3-e  |  servants  |  of  the  |  Lord; 
Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
In  the  courts  of  the  ]  house  of  |  our  |  God. 

2  Praise  the  Lord   for  the  |  Lord  is  |  good; 

Sing  praises  to  His  |  name,  for  |  it  is  |  pleasant. 
For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  |  for  Him  |  self, 
And  Israel  |  for  His  |  own  pos  |  session. 

3  P"or  I  know  that  the  |  Lord  is  |  great, 
And  that  our  Lord  |  is  a  [  bove  all  |  gods. 
Whatsoever  He  willeth    the  |  Lord  |  doeth. 

In  heaven  and  in  earth    in  the  [  sea  •  and  in  |  all  |  deeps. 

Psalm  I  J 5:  1-6. 


iS^lSiiSiii 


Worship  of  the  Lord  from  the  affection  of  truth. 
A  Pi  Praise  God  |  in  His  |  sanctuary; 

Praise  Him  in  the  |  firma  •   nient  |  of  His  |  power. 

Praise  Him  for  His  ]  might}'^  |  acts; 

Praise  Him  according  |  to  His  |  excel  •  lent  |  greatness. 

2  Praise  Him  with  the  sound  |  of  the  [  trumpet; 
Praise  Him  with  the  |  psal  •  tery  |  and  ]  harp. 
Praise  Him  with  the  |  timbrel  •  and  |  dance; 

Praise  Him  with  string-ed  |  instru  |  ments  and  |  organs, 

3  Praise  Him  upon  the  ]  loud  ]  cymbals; 

Praise  Him  up  |  on  the  •  high  |  sounding  |  cj^mbals. 

Let  everything  that  hath  breath  |  praise  the  |  Lord. 

Praise  the  |  Lord.     Praise  1  3'e  the  |  Lord.  Psalm  150. 


CHANTS. 


m^^^^^, 


-^-'5't- 


a.^.(2-^  fg-g 


:^4. 


T 
The  innocence  of  those  who  trust  in  the  Lord. 

.-^y  The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  |  with  the  [  lamb, 

And  the  leopard  |  shall  lie  \  down  •  with  the  |  kid; 

And  the  calf  and  the  young  lion  and  the  |  fatling  •  to  |  gether; 

And  a  [  little  |  child  shall  [  lead  them. 

2  And  the  cow  and  the  |  bear  shall  |  feed; 
Their  young  ones  i  shall  lie  j  dowm  to  |  gether; 
And  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  |  like  the  |  ox.* 

And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the  |  hole  ;  of  the  |  asp, 

3  And  the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  on  the  [  den  •  of  the 

basilisk. 
They  shall  do  no  hurt  nor  destroy  in  |  all  my  |  holy  |  mountain; 
For  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  |  of  the  )  Lord, 
As  the  I  waters  |  cover  •  the  [  sea, 

Isaiah  ii:  6-g. 


I 


% 


-\ — 


i9_L_C2 


1 


I 


The  Advent  of  the  Lord,  and  instruction  of  the  Gentiles. 

J.g  In  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear  the  |  words  •  of  the  |  book, 
And  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  |  see  [  out  of  [  darkness; 

2  The  afflicted  also  shall  have  joy  |  in  the  |  I^ord, 

And  the  poor  among  men  shall  rejoice  in  the  |  Holy  |  One  of  [  Israel. 

3  They  shall  sanctify  the  Holy  |  One  of  |  Jacob, 
And  shall  |  fear  the  |  God  of  |  Israel. 

4  The}'  also  that  erred  in  spirit  shall  come  to  |  under  |  standing. 
And  they  that  |  murmur  •  ed  |  shall  learn  |  doctrine. 

Isaiah  2g:  18-24. 


466 


CHANTS. 


iiippiiiiisiSiiliiS 


d-^  ^cz 


m 


^-gii^ei^ 


E^S; 


n 


The  Lord  alone  teaches,  and  human  intelligence  is  nothing. 

AQ  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  |  thanks  ]  giving; 
Sing  praise  to  our  |  God  up  |  on  the  |  harp; 
Who  covereth  the  |  heavens  •   with  |  clouds; 
Who  prepareth  |  rain  |  for  the  |  earth; 

2  Who  maketh  |  grass  to  |  grow 
(3n  the  I  tops  |  of  the  |  mountains: 
He  giveth  to  the  |  beast  his  |  food, 

To  the  I  young  |  ravens  •   which  |  cry. 

3  He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  |  of  the  |  horse; 
He  taketh  not  pleasure  |  in  the  |  legs  •  of  a  |  man. 
The  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  |  them  that  |  fear  Him; 
In  those  that  |  hope  |  in  His  |  mercy. 

Psalm  14^:  y-ii. 


fgiiiiS 


The  New  Church  and  its  Heavenly  Doctrine. 

g0  And  he  shew-ed  me  |  that  great  |  city, 
The  I  holy  •  Je  [  rusalem, 
Descending  out  of  |  heaven   •   from  |  God, 
Having  the  |  glory   •   of  |  God. 

2  And  the  city  had  no  |  need  •  of  the  |  sun, 
Neither  of  the  moon  to  |  shine  in  |  it, 
For  the  glory  of  God  did  |  lighten  |  it, 
And  the  Lamb  is  the  |  light  there  |  of. 


CHANTS.  467 

3  And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  ]  into  |  it 
Anything  |  that  de  |  fileth, 

Or  worketh  abomination  or  |  maketh  •  a  |  lie; 

But  they  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb's  |  book  of  |  life. 

4  And  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb  shall  [  be  in  |  it; 
And  His  vServants  |  shall  |  serve  Him. 

And  the}'  shall  |  see  His  |  face; 

And  His  name  shall  be  |  in  their  |  foreheads. 

5  And  there  shall  be  no  |  night  |  there; 

And  they  need  no  candle   neither  |  light  •  of  the  |  sun; 
For  the  Lord  God  [  giveth  •  them  |  light; 
And  the}'  shall  reign  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever. 

Revelation  21:  10,  2j.  22:  j. 


r.^zS-^;rtigi-5_;|i=T^=i^ziqzz|:l. 


it?^:&2J?: -g-  4.^_^__^  ^ :^> 


-^^-i-?-r-'^n-^^.-i^-Vi 


mmmwrnimmmmmm 


The  Lord  has  redeemed  men,  and  will  save  them  to  eternity. 

^^  [  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  j  whole  |  heart, 

In  the  aSvSembly  of  the  upright  [  and  •  in  the  |  congre  |  gation. 

The  works  of  the  |  Lord  are  1  great, 

Sought  out  of  all  them  |  that  have  |  pleasure  •  there  |  in. 

2  His  work  is  |  glorious  •  and  |  honorable; 
And  His  |  justice  •  en  ]  dureth  •  for  ]  ever. 

He  hath  made  His  wonderful  works  to  ]  be  re  |  membered; 
n       The  |  Lord  is  [  gracious  •  and  |  merciful. 

3  He  hath  given  food  to  ]  them  that  [  fear  Him; 
His  covenant  will  I  He  re  |  member  •  for  ]  ever. 

He  hath  showed  His  people  the  power  |  of  His  [  works. 
That  He  may  give  them  the  ]  herit  •  age  |  of  the  |  nations. 

4  The  works  of  His  hands  are  [  truth  and  |  judgment; 
All  I  His  com  |  mandments  •   are  |  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ]  ever  •  and  |  ever, 
And  are  done  in  |  truth  |  and  up  |  rightness 

Psabn  hi:  1-8. 


465 


CHANTS. 


i^ia^^^^il^iiiia 


^E 


**-■»- 

S 


|2- 


-|t 


liil 


Concerning  the  Gentiles  who  await  the  coming  of  the  Lord. 

KO  Out  of  the  deeps  have  I  |  cried  •  unto  |  Thee  O  |  Lord. 

O  Lord  hear  my  voice;    let  Thine  ears  attend  to  the  ]  voice  •  of 
my  I  suppli  |  cations. 

2  If  Thou  O  I  Lord,  vShouldcst  |  mark  in  [  iquities; 
0  I  Lord  who  |  then  shall  |  stand  ? 

3  But  with  I  Thee  there  |  is  for  |  giveness, 
That  I  Thou  |  may  est  •  be  |  feared. 

4  I  wait  for  the  |  Lord,  my  |  soul  doth  |  wait, 
And  in  His  |  word  |  do  I  |  hope. 

5  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  |  they  that  |  watch  •  for 

the  I  morning; 
Yea  more  than  |  they  that  |  watch  •  for  the  ]  morning. 

6  Let  I  Israel  |  hope  •   in  the  |  Lord; 
For  with  the  |  Lord  |  there  is  [  mercy; 

7  And  with  |  Him  is  ]  plenteous  •   re  |  demption; 

And  He  shall  redeem  Israel  |  from  all  |  his  in  |  iquities. 

Psalm  ijo. 


A  few  still  worship  the  Lord  when  the  Church  is  devasted. 

^2  Behold  I  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord, 
All  ye  servants  |  of  the  |  Lord, 
Who  by  night  stand  in  the  |  house  |  of  the  ]  Lord. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary  and  |  bless  the  ]  Lord; 
The  Lord  that  made  |  heaven  •  and  |  earth 
Bless  I  thee  |  out  of  |  Zion.  Psahn  IJ4, 


CHANTS. 


469 


::^=3 


lEi^ 


iiipii^iPi 


.^. 


4^- 


:t=: 


i 


42- 


-1^ 


-©>- 


i^ 


All  life  is  from  the  conjunction  of  good  and  truth. 
5^  Behold  how  good  and  how  j  pleasant  •  it  |  is 
For  brethren  to  |  dwell  to  |  gether  •  in  j  unity. 

2  It  is  like  the  goodly  oil  up  |  on  the  ]  head, 

That  ran  down  upon  the  beard    |  even  |  Aaron's  [  beard; 

3  That  went  down  to  the  hem  |  of  his  |  garments; 

As  the  dew  of  Hernion  that  descended  up  |  on  the  |  mountains  •  of  | 
Zion; 

4  For  there  the  1^6 rd  com  |  manded  •  the  |  blessing, 
E)ven  I  life  for  |  ever  |  more. 

Psalm  ijj. 


'Smm^^mmm^^ 


-^-  -f&-'^- 


The  internal  worship  of  the  Lord. 
55  Wherewith  shall  I  come  be  |  fore  the  |  I,ord, 
And  bow  myself  be  |  fore  the  |  high  |  God  ? 
Shall  I  come  before  Him  |  with  burnt  |  offerings. 
With  calves  |  of  a  |  year  |  old  ? 

2  Will  the  I^ord  be  pleas-ed  with  |  thousands  •  of  |  rams, 
Or  with  ten  |  thousands  •  of  |  rivers  •  of  |  oil  ? 

Shall  I  give  my  firstborn  for  |  my  trans  |  gression. 
The  fruit  of  my  body  |  for  the  |  sin  •  of  my  |  soul  ? 

3  He  hath  showed  thee  O  man  |  what  is  |  good; 
And  what  doth  the  |  Lord  re  |  quire  of  |  thee, 
But  to  do  jCistly  and  to  |  love  j  mercy, 

And  to  walk  |  humbly  |  with  thy  |  God  ?  Micah  6. 


6-8. 


470 


CHANTS. 


-&- 


I^^ 


iJe 


1  nnrnnrfi  nnri  f/f.<;irf  frufhs 


The  Lord  teaches  and  leads  those  who  are  in  ignorance  and  desire  truths. 

FyQ  Praise  the  Lord  i  O  my  ]  soul. 

While  I  live  |  will  I  |  praise  the  j  Lord; 

While  I  1  have  my  |  being, 

I  will  sing  I  praises  |  unto  •   my  |  God. 

2  Happ3'  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  |  for  his  [  help, 
W^hose  hope  is  |  in  the  j  Lord  his  |  God; 

Who  made  |  heaven   •   and  |  earth. 
The  sea   and  |  all  that  |  is  there  |  in. 

3  The  Lord  |  looseth  •  the  |  prisoners; 

The  Lord  openeth  the  j  eyes  |  of  the  |  blind; 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  |  bow  •  ed  |  dow^n; 

The  I  Lord  He  |  loveth  •  the  |  righteous. 

4  The  Lord  pre  |  serveth  •  the  |  stranger; 

He  relieveth  the  |  father  •  less  {  and  the  |  widow. 

The  Lord  shall  [reign  for  |  ever; 

Even  thy  God  O  Zion  [  to  all  |  gener  |  ations. 

Psalm  146. 


The  Advent  of  the  Lord. 

K'l  The  people  that  |  walked  •   in  {  darkness 
Have  I  seen  a  |  great  |  light; 
They  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the  |  shadow 
Upon  I  them  the  |  light  hath  [  vShined. 


of  I  death. 


CHANTS. 


471 


For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  lis  a  |  Son  is  |  given; 

And  the  government  shall  |  be  up  |  on  His  |  shoulder; 

And  His  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful, Counselor  |  God  and  |  Hero, 

Father  of  E  |  terni  •  ty  I  Prince  of  1  Peace. 


i   ' 


Of  the  increase  of  His  govern 
There  |  shall  |  be  no  [  end. 
Upon  the  |  throne  of  |  David, 
And  up  I  on  |  His  |  kingdom, 

To  order  it   and  to  es  |  tablish 
With  I  judgment  |  and  with  | 
Now  and  for  |  ever  |  more. 
The  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  I 


ment  and  |  peace 


lit 
jUvStice, 


ill  j)er 


form  I  this. 
Isaiah 


9':  2.  6,  7. 


^  ,-? 


-O-^^a.- 


V  -^ 


Jr^-,_^_._<2- 


EiiEg^iiBiis§E|ilipp]g 


A  song  in  praise  of  the  Lord  on  account  of  salvation. 

gg  And  in  that  da}'  |  thou  slialt  |  vSa}^ 
(3  I  Lord  I  I  will  j  praise  Thee. 
Behold  God  is  j  my  sal  |  vation; 
I  will  trtist  j  and  not  |  be  a  |  fraid. 

2  For  the  Lord  Jehovih  is  my  |  strength  and  |  song; 
He  also  is  be  I  come  |  my  vSal  j  vation; 

And  with  joy  shall  ye  |  draw  |  waters 
From  the  |  fountains  |  of  sal  |  vation. 

3  And  in  that  day  |  shall  ye  |  say, 

PraivSe  the  Lord  |  call  up  |  on  His  |  name. 
Declare  His  doings  a  |  mong  the  |  people. 
Make  mention  that  His  |  name  |  is  ex  |  alted. 

4  Sing  unto  the  Lord    for  Pie  hath  |  done  great  |  things; 
This  is  I  known  in  |  all  the  |  earth. 

Cry  out  and  shout   thou  in  |  habitant  •  of  |  Zion; 

For  great  is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  |  in  the  |  midst  of  |  thee. 

Isaiah  12. 


472 


CHANTS. 


l^iSpii-11 


The  Lord  forms  the  Church. 

fjQ  :Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  |  Lord    |  all  the  |  earth; 
Serve  the  |  Lord  with  |  gladness; 
Come  be  |  fore  His  |  face  with  |  singing. 

2  Know  ye  that  the  |  Lord  |  He  is  |  God; 

He  hath  made  us  and  not  |  we  our  |  selves; 

We  are  His  people   and  the  |  sheep  |  of  His  |  pasture. 

3  Come  into  His  |  gates  |  with  thanks  |  giving, 
Into  His  I  courts  with  |  praise; 

Be  thankful  fmto  |  Him  and  |  bless  His  |  name. 


4  For  the  |  Lord  |  He  is  |  good; 
His  mercy  is  |  ever  |  lasting; 
And  His  truth  is  from  gener  |  ation 


to  I  gener  |  ation. 

Psalm  loo. 


-i-J- 


•^-^: 


■^-^ 


■7^ 


isiia 


\m 


^ 


■^A. 


^■O-st- 


'rP 


l=-r« 


SiKS^PSl 


p 


The  Lord  is  to  be  worshipped. 

gQ  The  Lord  hath  established  His  throne  |  in  the  |  heavens, 
And  His  kingdom  |  ruleth  |  over  |  all. 
Bless  the  Lord  ye  His  angels    |  mighty  •  in  |  strength, 
Ye  that  do  His  commandments,  hearkening  to  the  |  voice  |  of  His 
Word. 

2  Bless  the  Lord    all  |  ye  His  |  hosts; 

Ye  ministers  of  |  His  that  |  do  His  |  will. 

Bless  the  Lord  all  His  works    in  all  places  of  |  His  do  |  minion; 

Bless  the  |  Lord  |  O  my  |  soul. 

Psalm  loj:  ig-22. 


CHANTS. 


473 


:dd: 


iiiteiiiftfeiisriiiSii 


t 

Tro/n  Me  Z.or(/  a/owe  /s  Redemption  and  Reformation. 
gj  Bless  the  Lord  |  O  my  |  soul; 

And  all  that  is  within  me  |  bless  His  |  holy  |  name. 

Bless  the  Lord  |  O  my  |  soul; 

And  for  |  get  not  |  all  His  |  benefits. 

2  Who  forgiveth  all  |  thine  in  |  iquities;     . 
Who  I  healeth  •  all  |  thy  dis  |  eases. 
Who  redeemeth  thy  life  |  from  the  |  pit; 

Who  crowneth  thee  with  loving  |  kindness  •  and  |  tender  |  mercies; 

3  Who  satisfieth  thy  ]  mouth  with  |  good; 

So  that  thou  renewest  thy  |  youth  |  like  the  |  eagle. 
The  Lord  doeth  justice  and  judgment  for  all  that  |  are  op  |  pressed; 
He  made  known  His  ways  unto  Moses,  His  deeds  |  unto  •  the  | 
sons  of  I  Israel.  Psahn  loj:  i-y. 


:d: 


-2^- 


\^m 


-s-,-E- 


pEETpEi^^^^J 


Let  those  who  worship  God  look  to  the  Lord. 

go  Look  unto  Abra  |  ham  your  |  father, 
And  I  unto  |  Sarah  •  that  |  bare  you; 

2  For  I  call-ed  |  him  a  |  lone. 

And  blessed  him  |  and  in  |  creas  •  ed  |  him. 

3  For  the  Lord  shall  |  comfort  |  Zion; 

He  will  comfort  ]  all  her  |  waste  |  places; 

4  And  He  will  make  her  |  wilderness  •  like  |  Eden, 
And  her  desert  like  the  |  garden  |  of  the  |  Lord. 


5  Joy  and  gladness  shall  be  |  found  there  |  in, 
Thanksgiving  |  and  the  |  voice  of  ]  melody. 


Isaiah  51:  2,  j. 


474 


CHANTS. 


-I- 


-ff-6^ 


4 


.SSPsiiPiiiiilliiP 


Worship  of  the  Lord  from  the  truths  of  His  Word. 

^*->  Praise  the  Lord  |  from  the  |  heavens; 
Praise  |  Him  |  in  the  |  heights. 
Praise  Him  all  |  ye  His  |  angels; 
Praise  |  Him  all  |  ye  His  j  hosts. 

2  Praise  Him  |  sun  and  |  moon; 
Praise  Him  |  all  ye  |  stars  of  |  light. 
Praise  Him  ye  |  heaven   •   of  |  heavens, 

And  ye  waters  that  |  are  a  |  bove  the  |  heavens. 

3  Let  them  praise  the  name  |  of  the  |  Lord ; 

P'or  He  commanded  |  and  they  [  were  ere  |  ated. 
And  He  established  them  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever; 
He  made  a  decree  that  |  shall  not  |  pass  a  |  way. 

Psalm  148: 


1-6. 


iiiprpipil^ 


BSilfiiiliiiiaisai 


-I- 


Redemption  is  from  mercy. 

^A  The  Lord  is  |  merciful  •  and  |  gracious; 
Slow  to  I  anger,  and  |  great  in  |  mercy. 
He  will  not  |  always  |  chide; 
Neither  will  He  |  keep  His  |  anger  •  for  |  ever. 

2  He  hath  not  done  unto  us  according  |  to  our  |  sins; 
Nor  rewarded  us  ac  |  cording  •  to  |  our  in  |  iquities. 
For  as  the  heavens  are  high  a  |  bove  the  |  earth, 
So  great  is  His  mercy  |  toward  |  them  that  |  fear  Him. 


CHANTS. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  |  from  the  |  west, 

So  far  hath  He  remov-ed  |  our  trans  |  gressioiis  |  from  us. 

As  a  father  |  pitieth  •  his  |  children, 

So  the  lyord  hath  |  mercy  •  on  |  them  that  |  fear  Him. 

For  He  knoweth  j  our  for  |  mation; 

He  re  I  membereth  •  that  [  we  are  |  dust. 

As  for  man    his  '  days  •  are  as  |  grass; 

As  a  I  flower  •  of  the  :  field  •  so  he  |  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it   and  |  it  is  |  gone; 

And  the  place  there  |  of  shall  |  know  it  •   no  |  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  |  ever  |  lavSting 

Upon  ]  them  that  |  fear  j  Him. 

Psalm  loj:  8-iy. 


475 


33=EE33#^; 


'  J.- .-J-J- 


r-r 


iptS^H^iiiiiii 


The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 


Q^  My  soul  cleaveth  |  unto   •   the  j  dust; 

Quicken  Thou  me  ac  |  cording  j  to  Thy  |  Word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways    and  Thou  hast  I  answer  •  ed  |  me; 

6  I  teach  1  me  Thy  |  statutes. 

2  IMake  me  to  understand  the  way  of  |  Thy  com  |  mandments, 
And  I  will  I  talk  of  •  Thy  |  wondrous  {  works. 

My  soul  [  melteth  •  for  ]  heaviness; 

Lift  Thou  me  up  ac  |  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word. 

3  Remove  from  me  the  |  way  of  I  lying, 
And  graciously  |  grant  |  me  Thy  |  law. 
I  have  chosen  the  |  way  of  |  truth; 

Thy  judgments  |  have  I  |  laid  be  |  fore  me. 

4  I  cleave  |  unto  •  Thy  |  testimonies; 

0  lyord    I  put  me  |  not  to  |  shame. 

1  will  run  the  way  of  j  Thy  com  |  mandments, 

For  Thou  |  shalt  en  |  large  my  |  heart.  Psalm  iig:  25-32. 


476 


CHANTS. 


The  hells  are  restrained  by  the  Divine  Truth. 

gg  Let  the  saints  re  [  joice  in  |  glor}^; 

Let  them  sing  a  |  loud  up  [  on  their  |  beds. 

2  Let  the  high  praises  of  God  be  |  in  their  |  mouth, 
And  a  twoedged  |  sword  |  in  their  |  hand; 

3  To  execute  vengeance  up  |  on  the  |  nations, 
And  ptinish  ]  ments  up  |  on  the  |  people; 

4  To  bind  their  |  kings  with  |  chains, 

And  their  |  nobles  •  with  [  fetters  •  of  |  iron; 

5  To  execute  upon  them  the  |  judgment  |  written; 
He  is  the  |  honor  •  to  |  all  His  |  saints. 

Psalm  J4g:  5-g. 


n~ 


^-^• 


'^-T^ 


'^ 


^5^jr 


&-^ — =1 


iepiiisteSiP 


EEi 


I  \.^ 


t 
The  Advent  of  the  Lord,  and  the  joy  of  those  who  before  had  lived  in  ignorance. 

gy  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  |  song, 

His  praise  |  from  the  |  end  •  of  the  |  earth, 

Ye  that  go  down  to  the  sea   and  all  that  |  is  there  |  in; 

The  isles  |  and  •  the  in  ]  habitants  •  there  |  of. 

2  Let  the  wilderness  and  the  |  cities  •  there  |  of, 
Let  I  them  lift  |  up  their  |  voice. 

The  villages  that  Kedar  |  doth  in  |  habit; 
Let  them  |  sing  •  that  in  |  habit  •  the  |  rock. 

3  Let  them  shout  from  the  top  |  of  the  |  mountains. 
Let  them  gi\Q  \  glory  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord, 

And  declare  His  praise  |  in  the  |  islands, 

Praise  the  |  Lord.     Praise  |  yQ  the  |  Lord.       Isaiah  42:  10-12. 


CHANTS. 


477 


pSSi&Sg 


68 


The  Lord  will  be  present  and  protect 
I  lift  up  mine  eyes  {  unto  •  the  |  mountains, 
From  I  whence  |  cometh  •  my  j  help. 
My  help  is  |  from  the  |  Lord, 
Who  made  the  |  heavens  |  and  the  |  earth. 

2  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  |  to  be  |  moved ; 
He  that  j  keepeth  •  thee  j  will  not  |  slumber. 
Behold  He  that  |  keepeth  |  Israel 

Shall  neither  |  slumber  |  nor  |  sleep, 

3  The  Lord  |  is  thy  ]  keeper; 

The  Lord  is  thy  |  shade  on  j  thy  right  |  hand. 
The  sun  shall  not  |  smite  thee  •  by  |  day, 
Nor  the  |  moon  [  by  |  night. 

4  The  Lord  shall  keep  thee  from  |  all  |  evil; 
He  I  shall  |  keep  thy  |  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  keep  thy  going  out  and  thy  |  coming  |  in, 
From  this  time  forth  and  |  even  •  for  |  ever  |  more. 

Psalm  I2T. 


S 


-0^- 


i&- 


mm 


~\^- 


-:&- 


i 


-X 


Thanksgiving  because  of  the  Advent  of  the  Lord. 

^Q  Now  let  Thy  servant  O  Lord,  de  [  part  in  [  peace, 
Ac  I  cording  |  to  Thy  |  Word; 

2  For  mine  eyes  have  seen  j  Thy  sal  |  vation, 

Which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  |  face  of  |  all  |  people; 

3  A  light  to  I  lighten  •  the  |  Gentiles, 

And  the  glory  [  of  Thy  |  people  |  Israel.  Luke  2:  2g  j2. 


478 


CHANTS. 


The  New  Church  will  receive  truths  in  abundance. 

yn  Look  I  unto  I  Zioii, 

The  city  |  of  our  ]  stated  |  festivals. 

?  Thine  eyes  shall  see  Jerusalem  a  qfiiet  |  habi  j  tation, 
A  tent  that  |  shall  not  [  be  re  |  moved. 

3  Not  a  stake  thereof  shall  be  torn  |  out  for  j  ever; 

And  none  of  the  cords  there  |  of  shall  |  ever  •  be  |  broken. 

4  For  there  the  glorious  Lord  |  is  to  |  us 

A  place  of  rivers,  of  |  streams  •   and  of  j  broad  j  spaces; 

5  Wherein  shall  go  no  |  galley  •  with  ]  oars, 
Nor  shall  a  glorious  |  ship  pass  {  over  \  it. 

6  For  the  Lord  is  our  judge,  the  Lord  is  our  |  law  ]  giver. 
The  Lord  is  our  king,  He  it  |  is  that  |  saveth  j  us. 

Isaiah  jj:  20-22. 


smtsmmm 

^  -6'-  -i9-  ^     '^ 


^ — I- 


•;^ 


-G^-i9- 


■'^-- 


FEEEi 


ii^pi^gip 


-^-^ 


r-r 


il 


The  Gospel  will  be  preached  to  the  Gentiles. 

Tl   The  vSpirit  of  the  Lord  Je  |  hovih  •  is  up  ;  on  me, 
Because  the  j  Lord  •  hath  a  |  nointed  me 
To  preach  good  |  tidings  [  to  the  |  meek. 

2  He  hath  sent  me  to  bind  fip  the  |  broken  |  hearted, 
To  proclaim  liberty  |  to  the  |  captives, 

And  the  opening  of  the  prison  to  |  them  |  that  are 

3  To  proclaim  the  year  of  the  good  pleasure  ]  of  the 
And  the  day  of  vengeance  |  of  our  [  God; 

And  to  I  comfort  |  all  that  |  mourn; 


bound. 
Lord, 


CHANTS. 

4  To  appoint  unto  them  that  {  mourn  in  |  Zion, 
To  give  them  a  ]  mitre  •  for  j  ashes, 

And  the  !  oil  of  \  joy  for  |  mourning, 

5  The  garment  of  praise  for  the  \  spirit  •  of  |  heaviness; 
That  the}'  might  be  call-ed  |  trees  of  j  justice. 

The  planting  of  the  Lord  )  that  He  |  might  be  |  glorified. 

Isaiah  6i:  i-j. 


479 


'mi  ill 


pSiiiiiieiiH 


I    I 

The  Lord  alone  is  God,  Creator,  and  Redeemer;  and  He  is  mercy  itself. 

79  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    for  \  He  is  '  good; 
For  His  I  mercy     is  for  j  ever. 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  |  God  of  j  gods; 
For  His  I  mere}'  '  is  for  |  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  to  the  !  Lord  of  |  lords; 
For  His  !  mere}'  |  is  for  j  ever. 

To  Him  who  alone  |  doeth  •  great  |  wonders; 
For  His  :  merc}^  |  is  for  |  ever. 

3  To  Him  that  by  wisdom  {  made  the  |  heavens; 
For  His  I  mercy  j  is  for  |  ever. 

To  Him  that  spread  out  the  earth  a  |  bove  the  |  waters; 
For  His     mercy  j  is  for  |  ever. 

4  To  Him  that  j  made  great  j  lights; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 
The  stin  to  |  rule  by  |  day; 

For  His  I  merc\'  ]  is  for  |  ever. 

5  The  moon  and  stars  to  I  rule  by  |  night; 
F'or  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  j  ever. 

O  give  thanks  to  the  |  God  of  |  heaven ; 

For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  I  ever.  Psalm  ij6:  r-g,  26. 


CHANTS 


The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 

yg  6  how  I  I  love  Thy  |  law  ! 

It  is  my  medi  |  tation  |  all  the  |  day. 

Thy  commandments  make  me  wiser  ]  than  mine  |  enemies; 

For  I  they  are  |  ever  |  with  me, 

2  I  have  more  understanding  than  |  all  m}^  |  teachers; 
For  Thy  testimonies  j  are  my  |  medi  |  tation. 

I  understand  more  |  than  the  |  ancients, 
Because  I  |  keep  |  Thy  |  precepts 

3  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  |  evil  |  way, 
That  I  I  might  |  keep  Thy  [  Word. 

I  have  not  departed  |  from  Thy  |  judgments; 
For  I  Thou  hast  |  taught  |  me 

4  How  sweet  are  Thy  words  |  to  my  |  taste ! 
More  than  [  honey  |  to  my  |  mouth. 
Through  Thy  precepts  I  get  |  under  ]  standing; 

Therefore  I  hate  |  every  |  false  |  way. 

Psalm  iig:  <^y-io4. 


Worship  the  Lord,  for  He  is  God  of  the  Church. 

'7 A  Bless  the  Lord    O  j  house  of  |  Israel; 
Bless  the  |  Lord   O  |  house  of  |  Aaron; 

2  Bless  the  Lord    O  [  hoUvSe  of  |  Levi; 
Ye  that  fear  the  I  Lord  I  bless  the  I  Lord. 


3  Blessed  be  the  Lord  [  out  of  |  Zion, 
Who  I  dwelleth  |  at  Je  |  rusalem. 


Psalm  ij§:  i()-2i. 


CHANTS. 


4S1 


Evangelization  of  the  Lord,  and  salvation  by  Him. 

yg  Get  thee  tip  into  the  |  high  |  mountains, 
6  I  Zion  •  that  |  bringest  •   good  |  tidings; 

2  Lift  up  thy  I  voice  with  |  strength, 

O  Jerusa  |  lem  that  |  bringest  •  good  |  tidings. 

3  Lift  it  up    be  |  not  a  |  fraid; 

Say  unto  the  cities  of  |  Judah,  Be  |  hold  your  |  God  ! 

4  Behold  the  Lord  Jehovih  will  |  come  in  |  strength; 
And  His  |  arm  shall  |  rule  for  |  Him; 

5  Behold,  His  re  [  ward  is  |  with  Him, 
And  I  His  |  work  be  |  fore  Him. 

6  He  shall  feed  His  flock  |  like  a  |  shepherd; 
He  shall  gather  the  |  lambs  |  in  His  |  arm, 

7  And  carry  them  |  in  His  |  bosom, 

And  shall  |  gently  |  lead  the  |  sucklings 


1^3 


^- 


t#fe 


Isaiah  40:  g-ii 

=1 


M- 


1 


jO.. 


-^- 


rn^mm 


A  prayer  for  the  Lord's  presence. 

yg  The  Lord  our  |  God  be  |  with  us, 
As  I  He  was  |  with  our  |  fathers. 

2  Let  Him  not  leave  us  |  nor  for  |  sake  us; 
That  we  may  incline  our  |  hearts  |  unto  |  Him, 

3  To  walk  in  |  all  His  |  ways. 

And  to  I  keep  |  His  com  |  mandments, 

4  And  His  statutes  |  and  His  j  judgments. 

Which  I  He  com  |  manded  •   our  |  fathers.       /  Ki7igs  8:  S7,  58. 


482 


CHANTS. 


m^^^ 


The  New  Church  will  acknowledge  the  Lord. 

'J'J  Come  and  let  us  return  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord; 
For  He  hath  [  torn  and  \  He  will  j  heal  us; 
He  hath  smitten,  and  [  He  will  |  bind  us  |  up. 

2  After  two  da3-s  will  }  He  re  [  vive  us; 

In  the  third  day  |  He  will  |  raise  us  i  up, 
And  !  we  shall  |  live  be  •  fore  |  Him. 

3  Then  shall  we  know  and  shall  follow  on  to  j  know  the  j  Lord; 
His  going  forth  is  pre  |  par  •  ed  |  as  the  |  morning; 

And  He  shall  come  to  us  as  the  rain;  as  the  latter  rain  |  water 
eth  •  the  I  earth.  Hosea  6:  i-j. 


#2^- 


zsz 


nzj. 


■^m 


sH 


£ 


The  salvation  of  all  is  from  the  Lord. 

yg  Now  is  come  sal  j  ration  •  and  \  strength, 
And  the  kingdom  |  of  our  ]  God, 
And  the  |  power  |  of  His  |  Christ. 

2  For  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  |  is  cast  [  down, 
Who  did  ac  |  cuse  j  them 

Before  our  [  God  ]  day  and  j  night. 

3  And  the}'  overcame  him  by  the  blood  |  of  the  |  Lamb, 
And  b\'  the  word  j  of  their  [  testimony; 

And  they  lov-ed  not  their  j  lives  j  unto  \  death, 

4  Salvation  |  to  our  |  God 

Who  sitteth  up  ]  on  the  |  throne, 

And  to  the  Lamb  for  |  ever  •  and  |  ever.     A  |  men. 

Revelatio7i  12: 10. 


7:  10. 


CHANTS. 


^^^1 


483 


^      Redemption  by  the  Lord  ^hen  He  reveals  Himself  in  His  Word. 
79  Unto  I  Him  that  [  lov  •  ed  |  us, 

And  washed  us  from  our  (  sins 'in  |  His  own  |  blood 

And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto  |  God  |  and  His  I  Father 

To  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  1  ever  •  and  |  ever.     A  |  men.  ' 

2  Behold  He  |  coineth  [  with  J  clouds; 

And  every  eye  shall  see  Him  and  |  they  who  \  pierc  •  ed  I  Him- 
And  all  the  tribes  |  of  the  |  earth  shall  |  wail 
Because  of  Him    |  even  I  so,  A  |  men. 

3  I  am  I  Alpha  |  and  O  |  mega, 

The  Beginning  and  the  [  End  |  saith  the  |  Lord, 

Who  is  and  who  was  |  and  who  |  is  to  |  come, 

The  I  Al  I  migh  I  tv.  i».     /  y 

'        '       >=>     \  "-y-  Revelation  11,5-8 . 


I 


^5^ 


-^.g: 


W 


-i9- 


-122. 


-^    -fS..^ 


)rd  will  nnu/   ho    nnat>^^*   /^    U'       n:    ■  ..  I  • 


The  Lord  will  now  be  present  in  His  Divine  Human. 

80  Behold  the  tabernacle  of  God  |  is  with  |  men, 
And  He  will  |  dwell  with  |  them. 
And  they  shall  |  be  His  |  people, 
And  God  Himself  shall  be  with  |  them,  their  |  God. 

from  their  |  eyes; 


pain  •  any  |  more; 


And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  |  tears 
And  death  shall  |  be  no  [  more; 
Neither  shall  there  be  sorrow  nor  crying   nor 
For  the  former  things  are  |  passed  •  a  |  way. 
And  the  Spirit  and  the  |  Bride  say,  |  Come. 
And  let  him  that  |  heareth  •  say,  |  Come. 
And  let  him  that  j  thirsteth  [  come. 

And  whosoever  will  let  him  take  the  j  water  of  •  life  )  freely. 

Revelatio7i  21:  j,  4.  22:  ly. 


484 


CHANTS. 


-^S>- 


to 


£S2 


-77'      -S^"<5* 


^=[TTliT-i-[T-:rT=ljf- 


g^PPFPiiasiffffiffl 


rr 

Unless  the  Lord  comes  no  one  can  be  saved. 

C 1   Oh  that  Thou  wouldest  |  rend  the  |  heavens, 
That  I  Thou  |  wouldest  •   come  ]  down, 
That  the  mountains  might  flow  down  |  at  Thy  |  presence. 
As  the  fire  kindleth  the  stubble,  the  fire  |  maketh  •  the  I  waters  •  to  | 
boil. 

2  To  make  Thy  name  known  |  to  Thine  |  enemies; 
The  I  nations  |  tremble  •  be  |  fore  Thee. 

When  Thou  didst  terrible  things  we  looked  not  for   |  Thou  •  camest  | 

down ; 
The  mountains  flow-ed  |  down  |  at  Thy  |  presence. 

3  For  since  the  beginning  men  |  have  not  |  heard, 
Nor  per  |  ceived  |  by  the  |  ear. 

Neither  hath  the  eye  seen  O  God  be  |  side  |  Thee, 

What  He  hath  prepar-ed  for  |  him  that  |  waiteth  •  for  ]  Him. 

4  Thou  meetest  him  that  rejoiceth  and  |  doeth  |  justice, 
Those  that  re  |  member  •  Thee  |  in  Th}'  ]  ways. 
Behold  I  Thou  art  |  wroth, 

And  we  have  sinned  continually  |  and  w^e  j  have  trans  |  gressed. 

Isaiah  64:  /-j. 


B 


:^; 


iJSg- 


^-^ 


^22J 


I     I 


iiSSiS^iigEigeB 


f 

Redemption  by  the  Lord  when  He  comes. 

09  Blessed  be  the  Lord  |  God  of  ]  Israel; 

For  He  hath  visited  and  re  |  deem  •  ed  |  His  ]  people, 
And  hath  raised  up  an  horn  of  sal  |  vation  •  for  |  us 
In  the  I  house  •  of  His  |  servant  |  David. 


CHANTS. 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  |  holy  |  ones, 
His  I  prophets  |  from  the  •  be  |  ginning, 
That  we  should  be  sav-ed  |  from  our  |  enemies, 
And  from  the  |  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate  us. 

To  be  merciful  |  to  our  |  fathers, 

And  to  re  |  member  •  His  |  holy  |  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  |  Abra  |  ham, 

That  I  He  would  |  grant  •  unto  |  us. 

That  we  being  delivered  from  the  hand  |  of  our  |  enemies. 

Might  I  serve  Him  |  without  |  fear. 

In  holiness  |  and  in  |  justice. 

Before  |  Him  through  |  all  our  |  days. 

Luke  i:  68-7S' 


485 


83 


Joy  of  the  angels  of  heaven  because  the  Lord  alone  reigns. 

Alle  1  lu  I  ia. 

Praise  our  |  God  all  |  ye  His  |  servants, 

And  ye  that  fear  Him,  both  |  small  and  |  great. 

Al  I  le  I  lu  I  ia. 

2  Alle  I  lu  I  ia. 

For  the  Lord  |  God  Om  |  nipo  •  tent  |  reigneth. 
Let  us  be  glad  |  and  re  |  joice. 
And  grvQ  \  glory  j  unto  |  Him; 

3  For  the  marriage  of  the  |  Lamb  is  |  come, 
And  His  |  wife  hath  |  made  her  •  self  |  ready; 

And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should  |  be  ar  |  rayed 
In  fine  |  linen  |  white  and  |  clean; 

4  For  the  |  fine  |  linen 

Is  the  I  justice  |  of  the  |  saints. 

Blessed  are  they  [  which  are  |  called 

To  the  marriage  |  supper  |  of  the  |  Lamb. 

Revelatio7i  19-3-9. 


48^6 


CHANTS. 


^ 


■z^ 


-z;! 


B 


m 


iagsag^ig 


B/essed  are  they  that  confess  and  worship  the  Lord. 

Ql  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord   for  |  He  is  ]  good; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 
Let  1  Israel  •  now  |  sa3% 
That  His  |  mere}-  |  is  for  |  ever. 

2  Let  the  house  of  |  Aaron  •  now  |  say, 
That  His  |  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Let  them  that  fear  the  |  Lord  now  ]  say, 
That  His  |  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

3  It  is  better  to  trust  |  in  the  [  Lord 
Than  to  put  |  confi  ]  deuce  in  |  man. 
It  is  better  to  trtist  |  in  the  |  Lord 
Than  to  put  |  confi  |  deuce  in  |  princes. 

4  Thou  art  my  God  and  |  I  will  I  praise  Thee; 
Thou  art  my  God  |  and  I  |  will  ex  |  alt  Thee. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord    for  |  He  is  |  good; 
For  His  I  mercy  |  is  for  |  ever. 

Psalm  iiS. 


m 


i^P^SiiP 


(^  • 


^- 


iS3S 


The  Lord  will  come  with  Divine  Truth. 

Q.K  Arise,  shine   for  thy  |  light  is  |  come, 

And  the  glory  of  the  |  Lord  is  |  risen  •  up  |  on  thee. 
For  behold,  darkness  shall  |  cover  •  the  |  earth. 
And  I  gross  |  darkness  •  the  ]  people; 


CHANTS. 


487 


But  the  Lord  shall  a  |  rise  up  |  on  thee, 
And  His  glory  |  shall  be  |  seen  up  |  on  thee. 
And  the  nations  shall  |  come  to  •  thy  |  light, 
And  kings  to  the  |  brightness  |  of  thy  |  rising. 

Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  a  |  bout  and  |  see; 

All  they  gather  themselves  to  |  gether,  they  |  come  to  |  thee: 

Thy  sons  shall  |  come  from  |  far. 

And  thy  daughters  shall  be  |  nurs  •  ed  |  at  thy  |  side. 

Then  thou  slialt  see  and  |  flow  to  |  gether. 

And  thine  heart  shall  |  fear  and  [  be  en  |  larged; 

Because  the  multitude  of  the  sea  shall  be  con  |  verted  •  unto  |  thee. 

The  wealth  of  the  |  nations  •  shall  |  come  •  unto  |  thee. 

Isaiah  60:  1-5. 


iliiii^Si 


The  Advent  of  ihe  Lord,  and  illumination  by  His  Word. 

gg  O  Lord  I  have  heard  Thy  speech  and  |  was  a  |  fraid; 

O  Lord  revive  Thy  |  work  •  in  the  |  midst  •  of  the  |  years, 
In  the  midst  of  the  [  years  make  |  known; 
In  I  wrath  re  |  member  |  mercy. 

2  God  I  came  from  |  Teman, 

And  the  |  Holy  •  One  |  from  Mount  |  Paran. 
His  glory  |  covered  •  the  |  heavens, 
And  the  earth  was  1  full  |  of  His  |  praise. 

3  And  His  brightness  |  was  •  as  the  |  light; 

He  had  horns  out  of  His  hand   and  there  was  the  |  hiding  |  of  His  j 

power. 
Before  Him  I  went  the  [  pestilence, 
And  burning  coals  w^ent  |  forth  |  at  His  |  feet. 

4  He  stood  and  |  measured  •  the  [  earth; 

He  beheld  |  and  dis  |  persed  •  the  |  nations; 

And  the  everlasting  |  mountains  •  were  |  vScattered, 

The  eternal  hills  did  bow    His  |  ways  are  |  ever  |  lasting. 

Habakkuk  j:  2-6. 


488 


CHANTS. 


=EiEg-t^l 


The  Lard  teaches  and  leads. 

Q'7  O  Lord  I  teach  me  •  Thy  |  wa}',  ^ 

That  I  may  walk  |  in  Thy  j  truth; 
Unite  my  |  heart  to  |  fear  Th\'  |  name. 

2  O  God  the  proud  are  |  risen  •   a  \  gainst  me, 

And  the  assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  |  after  •  mj'  ]  soal. 
And  have  |  not  set  |  Thee  be  |  fore  them. 

3  But  I  Thou  O  I  Lord, 

Art  a  God  full  of  com  |  passion  •   and  |  gracious, 
Longsuffering  and  j  plenteous  •  in  j  mercy  •  and  |  truth. 

4  O  turn  unto  me  and  have  |  merc}^  •  up  j  on  me; 
Give  Thy  strength  j  unto  •  Thy  |  servant, 
And  save  the  |  son  of  |  Thine  \  handmaid. 

5  Shew  me  a  |  token  •   for  |  good; 

That  they  which  hate  me  ma}'  see  and  |  be  a  |  shamed; 
Because  Thou  O  Lord  hast  help-ed  |  me  and  |  comfort  •  ed  [  me. 

Psalm  86:  ii-iy. 


Msmmm 


■  I 


iSl^i^i 


The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 


gg  Wherewith  shall  a  young  man  |  cleanse  his  |  way  ? 
By  taking  heed  ac  |  cording  '.  to  Thy  |  Word. 
With  my  whole  heart  have  I  |  sought  |  Thee; 
O  let  me  not  ]  wander  •  from  |  Thj-  com  |  mandments. 


CHANTS 


489 


2  Thy  Word  have  I  hid  |  in  my  |  heart, 
That  I  I  might  not  |  sin  a  |  gainst  Thee. 
Blessed  art  |  Thou  O  j  Lord; 

(3  1  teach  I  me  Thy  |  statutes. 

3  With  my  lips  have  |  I  de  |  clared 

AH  the  I  judgments  |  of  Thy  |  mouth. 
In  the  way  |  of  Thy  |  testimonies 
I  rejoice  |  as  in  |  all  |  riches. 

4  I  will  meditate  |  on  Thy  |  precepts, 
And  have  re  |  spect  [  unto  •  Thy  |  ways. 
I  will  delight  myself  |  in  Thy  |  statutes; 
I  will  I  not  for  j  get  Thy  j  Word. 


%iiill3 


s^s?- 


^7i 


sl-«-* 


--itf 


i^g 


3^ 


Psahn  iig:  g-i6 


fiii 


-^-4^.^. 

-t^- 


^-^-.-^ 


z:^' 


(5?-!^-!-^ 


--^- 


ZSZ. 


iSisPSiii 


The  Lord  fulfilled  all  things  of  the  law. 


I  feet. 


justice. 


gQ  Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  |  unto  •  my 
And  a  |  light  |  unto  •  my  |  path. 
I  have  sworn  and  I  |  will  per  |  form  it. 
That  I  will  keep  the  |  judgments  |  of  Thy 

2  I  am  afflicted  |  very  |  much; 

Quicken  me  O  Lord  ac  |  cording  I  to  Thy  |  Word. 
Accept  I  beseech  Thee  O  Lord  the  freewill  offerings  |  of  my 
And  I  .teach  |  me  Thy  |  judgments. 


mouth. 


My  soul  is  continually  |  in  my  |  hand; 

Yet  do  I  I  not  for  |  get  Thy  |  law. 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  |  snare  for  |  me; 

Yet  have  I  not  |  wander  •  ed  {  from  Thy  |  precepts. 

I  have  inherited  Thy  testi  |  monies  •  for  [  ever; 

For  they  are  the  re  |  joicing  |  of  my  |  heart. 

I  have  in  |  clined  •  my  [  heart. 

To  perform  Thy  statutes  always    |  even  |  unto  •  the  [  end. 

Psalm  iig:  105-112. 


490 


CHANTS. 


piSiPi^gi 


I   I  I   I 


-!^  -!$»-•♦- 


S 


s=i: 


t—r 


^^U7\rj 


',1, 

-.$*--(^ 


'^- 


— (5»- 


a 


Instruction  of  those  who  are  infested  by  falsities. 

Qki\  O  thou  afflicted,  tossed  with  tempest  j  and  not  |  comforted, 
Behold  I  will  lay  thy  |  stones  with  |  fair  |  colors, 
And  lay  thy  foun  |  dations  •  with  |  sapphires; 
And  I  will  I  make  thy  |  windows  •  of  j  rubies, 

2  And  thy  |  gates  of  |  carbuncles, 

And  all  thy  [  borders  •  of  |  pleasant  ]  stones; 
And  all  thy  sons  shall  be  |  taught  •  of  the  |  Lord; 
And  j  great  shall  •  be  the  ;  peace  •  of  thy  [  sons. 

3  In  justice  shalt  \  thou  •  be  es  j  tablished; 
Thou  I  shalt  be  •  far  j  from  op  |  pression; 
For  I  thou  shalt  •  not  j  fear; 

And  from  terror   for  |  it  shall  •  not  come  j  nigh  to  |  thee. 

4  No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  j  thee  shall  |  prosper; 

And  every  tongue  that  shall  rise  again.st  thee  in  |  judgment  •  shalt 

thou  con  I  demn. 
This  is  the  heritage  of  the  servants  |  of  the  \  Lord, 
And  their  |  justice  •  is  of  |  me,  saith  the  j  Lord. 

Isaiah  54:  11-14,  17. 

b 


Sp^i^ppS^ 


-^-T 


-^^ 


t§l 


1-^  -^  -^ 


!p=±^ 


•^-^ 


f2-#Jt^ 


r-r 

The  opening  of  the  Word  by  the  Lord  when  He  comes. 

Q  J  And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  |  Lord  of  |  hosts 
Make  unto  all  |  people  •  a  |  feast  of  |  fat.  things, 
A  feast  of  wines  on  the  lees,  of  fat  things  |  full  of  |  mi 
Of  wines  on  the  |  lees  |  well  re  |  fined. 


CHANTS. 


491 


2  And  He  shall  destroy  |  in  this  |  mountain 

The  face  of  the  |  covering  •  cast  |  over  •  all  [  people, 
And  the  vail  that  is  spread  |  over  •  all  |  nations. 
He  will  ]  swallow  •  up  |  death  in  |  victory. 

3  And  the  |  Lord  Je  |  hovih 

Will  wipe  away  |  tears  from  |  off  all  |  faces; 

And  the  rebuke  of  His  people  shall  He  |  take  a  |  way 

From  off  all  the  earth    |  for  the  |  Lord  hath  |  spoken. 

4  And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  da}',  L6    |  this  is  •  our  |  God; 
We  have  waited  for  |  Him  and  |  He  will  |  save  us; 

This  is  the  Lord    we  have  |  waited  •  for  |  Him; 
We  will  be  glad  and  re  |  joice  in  |  His  sal  |  vation. 

Isaiah  25:  6-g. 


a 


The  faithful  will  receive  truths  in  abundance. 

Q2  When  the  poor  and  needy  seek  water  and  |  there  is  |  none, 
And  their  |  tongue  |  faileth  •  for  |  thirst, 
I  the  I  Lord  will  |  hear  them, 
The  God  of  Isra  |  el  will  |  not  for  |  sake  them. 

2  I  will  open  rivers  |  in  high  |  places. 

And  fountains  in  the  |  midst  |  of  the  |  valleys; 
I  will  make  the  wilderness  a  |  pool  of  |  water, 
And  the  dry  |  land  ]  springs  of  |  water. 

3  I  will  plant  in  the  wilderness  the  [  cedar  •  of  |  Shittah, 
And  the  |  mj'rtle  |  and  the  |  oil  tree; 

I  will  set  in  the  |  desert  •  the  |  fir  tree. 
The  pine  tree  |  and  the  |  box  to  |  gether; 

4  That  they  may  see  and  know  |  and  con  |  sider. 
And  I  under  |  stand  to  |  gether, 

That  the  hand  of  the  |  Lord  hath  |  done  this, 
And  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  |  hath  ere  |  ated  |  it. 

Isaiah  41:  iy-20. 


492 


CHANTS. 


Joy  of  the  Lord  over  the  New  Church  where  He  reigns. 

QQ  I  was  glad  when  they  \  said  •  unto  j  me, 
Let  us  go  into  the  |  house  j  of  the  !  Lord. 
Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates  |  O  Je  j  rusalem. 
Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  |  that  is  |  joined  •  to  [  gether; 

2  Whither  the  tribes  go  up   the  |  tribes  •  of  the  [  Lord, 

Unto  the  testimony  of  Israel  to  give  thanks  to  the  |  name  |  of  the  [ 

Lord. 
For  there  are  set  |  thrones  for  |  judgment, 
The  thrones  |  of  the  j  house  of  |  David. 

3  Pray  for  the  peace  |  of  Je  |  rusalem; 
They  |  shall  [  rest  that  |  love  thee. 
Peace  be  with  |  in  thy  1  walls, 
Tranquilli  |  ty  with  |  in  thy  ]  palaces. 

4  For  the  sake  of  my  brethren  |  and  com  |  panions, 
I  now  will  say    f  Peace  |  be  with  |  in  thee. 
Because  of  the  house  of  the  |  Lord  our  j  God, 

I  will  I  seek  |  th}'  \  good. 

Psalm  122. 


The  salvation  of  those  who  repent  and  believe  in  the  Lord. 

9^  The  Lord  upholdeth  ]  all  that  |  fall, 

And  raiseth  up  [  all  •  that  are  |  bow  •  ed  j  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  |  wait  up  •  on  |  Thee, 

And  Thou  givest  them  their  |  meat  |  in  its  J  vSeavSon. 


CHANTS. 


493 


2  Thou  openest  j  Thine  |  hand, 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  |  every  |  living  \  thing. 
The  Lord  is  jdst  in  |  all  His  |  ways, 
And  I  holy  •  in  |  all  His  |  works. 

3  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  |  call  up  •  on  |  Him, 
To  all  that  |  call  up  •  on  |  Him  in  |  truth. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  |  them  that  |  fear  Him; 
He  also  will  |  hear  their  |  cry  and  |  save  them. 

4  The  Lord  preserveth  all  [  them  that  |  love  Him; 
But  all  the  |  wicked  •  will  |  He  de  |  stro3^ 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  |  of  the  |  Lord; 
And  let  all  flesh  bless  His  holy  |  name  for  [  ever  •  and  |  ever. 

Psalm  145:  14-21. 


-i5?--f5'-   •^- 


V--- 


f=r 


lis 


•r=F 


1 


£ffc 


-^n 


^m 


95 


Humiliation  of  the  Lord. 

Who  hath  believ-ed  [  our  re  |  port  ? 
And  to  whom  is  the  arm  |  of  the  |  Lord  re  |  vealed  ? 
For  He  shall  grow  up  before  Him  as  a  [  tender  [  plant. 
And  as  a  root  |  out  •  of  a  |  dr}^  |  ground. 

He  hath  no  [  form  nor  |  comeliness; 

And  when  we  shall  see  Him  there  is  no  beauty  j  that  we  |  should 

de  I  sire  Him. 
He  is  despis-ed  and  re  [  jected  •  of  |  men; 
A  man  of  sorrows  |  and  ac  ]  quainted  •  with  |  grief. 

But  He  was  wounded  for  [  our  trans  |  gressions. 
He  was  |  bruised  •  for  |  our  in  |  iquities; 
The  chastisement  of  our  peace  |  was  up  |  on  Him; 
And  with  j  His  stripes  |  we  are  |  healed. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  [  gone  a  [  straj^; 

We  have  turned  every  |  one  to  |  his  own  [  way; 

And  the  Lord  hath  I  laid  on  j  Him 


The  in  |  iqui  •  ty  |  of  us  |  all. 


Isaiah  sj:  1-6, 


494 


CHANTS. 


ISiiiS^i 


m^m 


Joy  of  the  nations  delivered  from  spiritual  captivity. 


(\a  When  the  Lord  brought  back  the  cap  |  tivity  •  of  '  Zion, 
We  i  were  like  [  them  that  [  dream. 
Then  was  our  mouth  |  filled  •  with  |  laughter, 
And  1  our  |  tongue  with  ]  singing. 

2  Then  said  they  a  '  mong  the  |  nations, 

The  Lord  hath  |  done  great  |  things  for  |  them. 
The  Lord  hath  done  great  |  things  for  |  us; 
Where  ;  of  we  |  are  j  glad. 

3  Turn  back  our  captivity  O  Lord  like  the  |  streams  •  in  the  |  south. 
They  that  sow  in  ;  tears  shall  \  reap  in  j  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  i  precious  '  seed. 
Shall  come  again  with  rejoicing    j  bringing  •  his  |  sheaves  [  with 
him.  Psalm  126. 


^gsapiiiiitgsfefe 


=1: 


1^5^ 


^- 


teppipgspiSiiSi 


Redemption  and  Salvation  by  the  Lord  when  He  comes. 

07  And  now  thus  saith  the  Lord   thy  Cre  ]  ator,  O  '.  Jacob, 
And  He  that  i  formed  [  thee  O  |  Israel; 
Fear  not   for  I  have  re  |  deemed  |  thee, 
I  have  called  thee  by  thy  ■  name;  ]  thou  art  ]  mine. 

2  When  thou  passest  through  the  waters  I  |  will  be  |  with  thee; 
And  through  the  rivers  they  |  shall  not  |  over  |  flow  thee; 
When  thou  walkest  through  the  fire   thou  shalt  |  not  be  |  burned; 
Neither  shall  the  |  flame  |  kindle  •  up  |  on  thee.. 

3  For  I  am  the  |  Lord  thy  |  God, 

The  Holy  |  One  of  |  Israel,  thy  |  Savior. 

I   even  |  I  •  am  the  |  Lord; 

And  beside  I  me  there  I  is  no  I  Savior.  Isaiah  43:  i-j,  11. 


CHANTS. 


495 


Stg: 


S 


Siiipffij^iiSi 


4  ^ejv  CAf/rcA  »v/7/  6e  formed  of  those  who  acknowledge  the  Lord. 
9g  The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  feed  |  and  lie  |  down, 
And  none  shall  [  make  |  them  a  [  fraid. 
Sing  O  daughter  of  Zion    |  shout  O  |  Israel; 
Be  glad  and  rejoice  with  all  the  heart  O  1  daughter  |  of  Je  |  rusalem. 

2  The  Lord  hath  taken  a  |  way  thy  |  judgments, 
He  I  hath  cast  |  out  thine  |  enemy; 

The  King  of  Israel  even  the  Lord  is  in  the  1  midst  of  |  thee; 
Thou  Shalt  not  see  ]  evil  |  any  |  more. 

3  The  Lord  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  |  thee  is  |  mighty; 
He  will  save  and  He  will  rejoice  [  over  |  thee  with  |  joy; 
He  will  rest  |  in  His  |  love. 

He  will  rejoice  |  over  |  thee  with  |  singing. 

Zephaniah  j:  13-17. 


a 


^-st 


^:=t=f 


(^-Lg^HiS'-'-,^' 


sim 


BiiigiiigS 


^- 


When  the  Church  is  devastated,  those  who  acknowledge  the  Lord  will  be  saved. 

Q(J  Although  the  fig  tree  |  shall  not  |  blossom, 
Neither  shall  |  fruit  be  |  in  the  |  vines; 
The  labor  of  the  |  olive  •  shall  |  fail, 
And  the  |  fields  shall  |  yield  no  |  food; 

2  The  flock  shall  be  cut  off  |  from  the  |  fold, 
And  there  shall  |  be  no  |  herd  •  in  the  |  stalls; 
Yet  I  will  rejoice  |  in  the  |  Lord, 

I  will  joy  in  the  |  God  of  |  my  sal  |  vation. 

3  The  Lord  Jehovih  |  is  my  |  strength. 

And  He  will  make  my  |  feet  like  |  hinds'  |  feet. 

And  He  will  |  make  •  me  to  |  walk 

Up6n  I  my  |  high  |  places.  Habakkuk  3:  17-ig. 


496 


CHANTS. 


i 


-«- 


-^- 


^ 


-G>- 


22221 


if=X 


-1^- 


r-\ 


■^- 


iiH 


TAe  Church  is  with  those  who  repent  and  worship  the  Lord. 

-jAn    The  earth  is  the  Lord's    and  the  |  fulness  •  there  j  of; 
The  world  and  |  they  that  |  dwell  there  |  in. 

2  For  He  hath  founded  it  up  ]  on  the  |  seas, 
And  establish-ed  |  it  up  |  on  the  |  rivers. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  mountain  |  of  the  |  Lord  ? 
And  who  shall  stand  |  in  His  |  holy  |  place  ? 


$ 


S 


t- 


"Z?^ 


TS5- 


'#: 


r- 


m^^m 


4  He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  |  pure  [  heart; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  to  vanity  nor  |  sworn  •  to  de  | 
ceit. 

5  He  shall  receive  a  blessing  |  from  the  |  Lord, 
And  justice  from  the  G6d  of  |  his  sal  |  vation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  |  them  that  |  seek  Him, 
That  seek  Thy  |  face  O  |  Jacob. 


-<^- 


-^-if^ 


^Ef^y^^Sl^ 


I    I 


1222: 


mm 


m 


:i-P- 


-f2-     J2. 


^m 


7  Lift  up  your  heads  |  O  3'e  |  gates; 

And  be  ye  lifted  tip  ye  ever  |  lasting  [  doors; 
And  the  King  of  |  glory  ]  shall  come  |  in. 

8  Who  is  this  ]  King  of  |  glory  ? 
The  Lord  |  strong  and  |  mighty, 
The  I  Lord  [  mighty  •  in  |  battle. 


CHANTS. 

9  Ivift  up  your  heads  |  O  ye  |  gates; 

Yea  lift  them  lip  ye  ever  |  lasting-'  |  doors 
And  the  King  of  |  glory  |  shall  come  |  in. 

lo  Who  is  this  I  King  of  |  glory  ? 
The  I  Lord  of  |  Hosts; 
He  I  is  the  |  King  of  |  glory. 


±=zr~ 


497 


Psabn  24. 


The  Lord  in  His  Divine  Human  is  the  only  God. 
101    ^^y  s^ul  doth  I  magni  •  fy  the  |  Lord 

And  my  spirit  doth  re  |  joice  in  |  God  my  |  Savior; 

For  He  |  hath  re  |  garded 

The  low  es  |  tate  of  |  His  hand  \  maiden. 

2  For  behold  |  from  hence  I  forth 

All  gener  |  ations  •  shall  |  call  me  |  blessed"; 

And'^r^'i  •'  "^^  ''"'''  ^^'"^  '"  '  "^^  ^^^^t  I  things, 
And  !  holy  j  is  His  |  name. 

3  And  His  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  |  fear  Him 
From  gener  {  ation  •  to  |  gener  |  ation 

He  hath  show-ed  strength  |  with  His  |  arm 

He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagin  I  ation  |  of  their  |  heart. 

4  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  j  from  their  |  seats 
And  exalted  |  them  of  |  low  de  |  gree- 

He  hath  fill-ed  the  |  hungry  •  with  |  good  things, 
And  the  rich  He  hath  |  sent  a  |  way  |  empty. 

5  He  hath  help-ed  His  |  ser^^ant  |  Israel, 
In  re  }  membrance  |  of  His  |  mercy. 
As  He  spake  |  to  our  |  fathers. 

To  Abraham  and  j  to  his  |  seed  for  |  ever. 

L?ike  i:  46-5S. 


498 


CHANTS. 


Announcement  of  the  Advent  of  the  Lord. 

1  02    Ho'^'  beautiful  up  \  on  the  |  mountains 

Are  the  feet  of  [  him  that  |  bringeth  •  good  |  tidings, 

That  I  publish  •  eth  |  peace; 

That  I  bringeth  •  good  |  tidings  •  of  |  good, 

That  pliblisheth  |  sal  j  vation; 

That  saith  unto  ]  Zion,  Thy  j  God  [  reigneth. 

2  Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  |  up  their  |  voice; 
And  to  I  gether  |  shall  they  |  sing; 
For  they  shall  see  |  eye  to  |  eye, 
When  the  Lord  shall  re  \  turn  |  unto  |  Zion. 
Break  forth  into  joy,  |  sing  to  |  gether, 
Ye  waste  j  places  ]  of  Je  [  rusalem; 


For  the  Lord  hath  j  comforted  •  His  |  people, 

He  1  hath  re  ]  deemed  •  Je  [  rusalem. 

The  Lord  hath  made  bare  His  |  holy  |  arm 

In  the  I  eyes  of  |  all  the  |  nations; 

And  all  the  ends  |  of  the  |  earth 

Shall  see  the  sal  |  vation  |  of  our  |  God. 

Isaiah  52. 


y-io. 


TK  DOMINUM. 


i^#l^i^^^i 


:E; 


-fS2 ^2—1 


tt 


1 


We  praise  Thee  O  Lord,  we  acknowledge  |  Thee  to  |  be  our  I  God- 
We  magnify  Thy  holy  name   and  |  worship  |  at  Thy  |  footstool.   ' 

The  heavens  declare  Thy  glory     the  |  earth  is  |  full  of  •  Thv  ( 
riches;  ^  ' 

The  Church  doth  worship  and  ac  |  knowledge  |  Thee  a  |  lone. 

The  Father  eternal,  the  Word  incarnate   the  |  Holy  I  Spirit   the  I 
Comforter;  .  ^       '  i 

In  essence  and  person  one  Je  |  hovah  |  Jesus  |  Lord. 

To  Thee  the  angels  cry  aloud,  the  heavens  and  |  all  the  I  powers  • 
there  |  in; 

To  Thee  cherubim  and  seraphim  lift  |  up  the  |  voice  and  |  sing, 


-<S) — 


t==t: 


5g- 


~2?- 


1 


szn 


liZI* 


r 


:^ 


^ 


fc&: 


-f-    ^ 


^i 


fS*- 


-^- 


J^     -^ 


-CL. 


a 


Holy,  Holy.  Holy  |  Lord  •  God  Al  [  mighty; 
Heaven  and  earth  are  |  full  •  of  Thy  j  glo  |  ry. 

(499) 


500 


TE    DOMINUM. 


^^^mm 


s 


^^ 


-1$^ 


ig= 


^«-r|; 


in 


(22 


Thou  didst  bow  the  [  heavens  •  and  come  |  down ; 
Thou  didst  clothe  Thy  |  self  with  |  our  |  nature. 

In  Thy  love  and  in  Thy  pity  Thou  hast  re  |  deemed  |  us; 
And  for  our  salvation  |  Thou  art  ]  God  with  |  us. 

Thou  didst  endure  all  the  bitterness  of  |  sufFerin< 

tation, 
Even  to  the  passion  of  the  cross  |  and  the  1  pangs  of  |  death. 


iSE 


.-J- 


— 25|- 


in 


m 


-=F=F= 


-^- 


m 


m 


^ 


Thou  didst  burst  asunder  all  the  |  bonds  of  |  death, 
And  rise  in  Divine  |  majes  |  ty  and  |  ^lory. 

Thou  didst  ascend  on  high   leading  cap  |  tivi  •  ty  ]  captive; 
The  everlasting  doors  were  ]  open  |  to  re  |  ceive  Thee. 

High  above  all  the  heavens  Thou  |  hast  as  |  cended, 
C16th-ed  with  |  light  and  |  girded  •  with  |  love. 

Thou  art  the  |  King  of  |  glory; 
Thou  I  art  Je  |  hovah  •  of  |  Hosts. 

Day  by  day  will  we  exalt  Thee  O  |  Lord  our  |  God, 

And  worship  at  Thy  footstool,  for  |  Thou  a  ]  lone  art  ]  holy. 


Ibijmne* 


I.  O  Ivord  of  life,  the  Truth,  the  Way,    O  Fount  of  mercy,  peace,  and  love; 


K:^^)J — b* — i^—  -\ b 1 


-^     -^ 


mf: 


m 


'-tf^l^ 


^   ^ 


g 


:t=l=f 


•t^— t/- 


Ea 


Turn  Thou  our  dark-ness  in-to  day,  And  raise  our  hearts  to  things  a-bove. 


:pi=^=:>: 


^^=t 


1  O  Lord  of  life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 

O  Fount  of  mercy,  peace,  and  love; 
Turn  Thou  our  darknevSS  into  day. 
And  raise  our  hearts  to  things  above. 

2  Here  may  our  praise  to  Thee  ascend. 

As  incense  from  a  thankful  mind; 
And  may  each  hallowed  feeling  blend, 
And  truth  with  love  in  union  bind. 

3  Here  may  our  selfish  thoughts  and  cares, 

Our  worldly  loves  and  anxious  fears, 

Give  place  to  heavenly  songs  and  prayers, 

And  gladness  take  the  place  of  tears. 

4  So  may  our  hearts  and  minds  be  one. 

Conjoined  with  Thee  in  love  Divine; 
So  may  Thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 
And  all  our  life  be  ruled  by  Thine. 

(50I) 


502 


HYMNS. 


fi 


iizz± 


1^. ^5— # 


^44J|_R-j^g^ 


1.  O  Sav-ior,  stretch  Thy    mighty   arm    A  -  bove  the  storm-y     sea, 


^P^ 


H 


y.  <  ;    f^ 


f — »- 


rrfnrfftTT^ 


■  PI        I    I     -K-|        I   I  J     J'   I    I    I   I  ^   h   .     J      i 


Where  toss'd  'mid  dark  and    an-gry  waves,  The  mariner  calls  to  Thee 


^     A       A       ♦. 


f 


If^ 


^-   ♦ 


v-x 


f^^ 


V— t/- 


S 


=t 


r ' 


-Ff 


f' 


up-  on  that  fierce  and  an  -  gry    main    My  poor  weak  bark  doth  ride; 


;■  ..  ;/;j 


Ul 


r+-;m 


4-4- 


g 


I 


^ 


-N-4- 


=sW 


1^— #^ 


FF^T^p^^ 


O  what  am  I  'mid  such  strong  foes,— O  Lord,  be  Thou  my  Guide. 


4^. 


t=«: 


i 


HYMNS. 


503 


^ 


E 


* 


i 


what   am    I    'mid   such  strong  foes.  — O    Lord,  be  Thou  my  Guide. 


O 


m.r 


^ 


#-       -•-      -f$«- 


p. 


A-   ^ 


=r=t==t 


F=^ 


-f^ 


-t5^ 


O  Savior,  stretch  Thy  mighty  arm 

Above  the  stormy  sea, 
Where  tossed  'mid  dark  and  angry  waves, 

The  mariner  calls  to  Thee. 
Upon  that  fierce  and  angry  main 

My  poor  weak  bark  doth  ride; 
O  what  am  I  'mid  such  strong  foes, — 

O  Lord,  be  Thou  my  Guide. 

Oh,  as  Thou  didst  on  Galilee 

The  waters  calm  at  will, 
When  billows  raised  by  hostile  breath 

The  sinking  ship  did  fill; 
So  now  in  my  storm-shaken  soul 

Awake  with  strength  pivine. 
And  whisper,  ' '  Peace, ' '  to  w^arring  wandp, 

And  let  Thy  glory  shine. 


Be  Thou  my  pilot  through  the  mists 

And  storms  that  darkly  rise. 
As  o'er  life's  vast  and  dangerous  sea 

My  frail  bark  lightly  flies. 
With  Thee  my  soul  securely  rests, 

From  evil's  blight  restored; 
And  isles  of  green,  and  fragrant  seas 

Bring  peace  and  sweet  reward. 


No  hand  but  Thine  can  safely  guide 

The  wearied  mariner; 
No  love  but  Thine  can  solace  bring,— 

O  Thou  blest  Comforter! 
Now  trusting  in  Thy  tender  care 

No  dark  unrest  we  fear; 
The  storm  is  past,  and  seas  are  calm; 

All  hail  the  harbor  near! 


504 


HYMNS. 


J I 


l^Z 


Guide  nie,  O  Thou  great  Je-ho-vah,  Pil-grini  thro"  this  bar-reii  land: 
I        I        I       ^         -  -*-       A  I        1 


S 


^ 


4E^ 


-•— ^ 


I'll 


i 


t=± 


A 1 


A- 


i= 


I     am  weak,  but  Thou  art  might-y,  Hold  me  with  Thy  pow'rful  hand: 


3^=Pt 


1 — r 


fz 


r-rr 


t; 


ai=i!: 


»**'  ^ 


r 


Bread  of  heav-en,  Bread  of  heav-en,  Feed  me  now  and  ev  -  er  more, 


m=t=9^ 


A  ^ 


:t=t 


^J^ 


^^=#— ^  ;^~F^ 


4=4= 


^       •     •     -  -     •     -     .     IF— :^  ^    ^. 

Bread  of  heav-en.  Bread  of  heaven,  Feed  me  now  and  ev' 

1        1     '    n 


more. 


^=f=f=f 


a^t 


I 


t=t 


?=tt=Nc 


-^- 


4=^ 


1 — \ — r 


r 


I   Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand: 
Bread  of  heaven,  Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  now  and  evermore. 


HYMNS. 


5~>S 


2  Open,  lyord,  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Guide  me  all  my  journey  through: 
Strong  Deliverer,  Strong  Deliverer, 

Be  Thou  still  my^vStrength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side: 
Songs  of  praises,  vSongs  of  praises, 

I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 


m. 


m 


s 


it 


3eE^^ 


m 


^m 


*^r 


^m 


Cast    up -on   the  Lord  thy  care, 'Tis   e-nough  that  He    is     nigh; 


B 


-i^ 


EE8; 


"TFN 


V 


^^^gg3l 


m 


f^^^^^^^^m 


He 


fe* 


s 


will    all    thy    bur-den    bear,    He  will    all    thy  wants  snp-plv 


#■   ♦  * 


*^  J> 


m 


t-- 


-^i 


1  Cast  upon  the  Lord  thy  care, 

'Tis  enough  that  He  is  nigh; 
He  will  all  thy  burden  bear, 
He  will  all  thy  wants  supply. 

2  Call  on  Him  in  time  of  need, 

In  His  tender  love  confide; 
He  thy  soul  will  safely  lead, 

He  will  be  thy  Guard  and  Guide. 

3  Lord,  to  Thee  I  will  submit. 

Gladly  yielding  all  to  Thee; 
What  Thy  wisdom  seeth  fit 
Surely  will  be  best  for  me. 


-fi-<V-, 


506 


HYMNS, 


1^^"^=^ 

-h 

,  1      1 

-7:^. — 4— 

r^=i- 

=P^ 

Ft=:4=| 

P^-^-^ 

Hark, 

the 

song     of 

s-  s- 

1 

ju     - 

-r — ' 

bi  - 

• 

1 

lee, 

-^--5 ;5- 

Loud         as 

^B — ti — p— r~ 

^^2^^ 

-4- 

1 — ^ 

U-4_ 

-^ — i— 

i ^ 

fc:^ 


-f22- 


4=.-J 1=- 


:fe 


-r 


-iS*- 


^ — ^- 


:^^=4: 


I        I 
inight-y         thun     -    ders 


roar,  Or      the     ful   -  ness 


il 


s 


-t5^-^ 


^^ 


of 


^^ 


the 


I  I  I         I 

When     it     breaks  up  -  on       the      shore. 


*  i-i    ^-. 


i^^^^a^ 


i-i 


-p^ 


-^ 


g^ 


-^— 


Al    -    le 

-J — ; 


-3^^ 


lu 


-?5|— 


-^?^ 


-^-j- 


i!      for      the       Lord 


God 


Ora- 


=f 


M 


1^  -  ■ 


HYMNS. 


507 


i^ 


-^^-^-rsr 


7^- 


-<^r 


^ 


I  II  I 

nip       -     o   -  tent        shall    reign. 


I 
Al 


UA 


I     I 


V-^ 


le  -  lu 


ia! 

i 


s>^ 


-e—^ — 9- 


p=^^t^=^ 


-Siz. 


i=^ 


J— l- 


d. 


iSEiip 


5 


-?5f- 


tz^- 


let 


Wt::^ 


=F=t 


f 

the     word  Kch      -      o       round     the  earth  and  main. 


^^ 


•— •- 


t=F 


i 


g     I  Hark,  the  song  of  jubilee, 

lyoud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 

Alleluia!  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign. 

Alleluia!  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Alleluia!  hark  the  sound, 

From  the  deep  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  creation's  harmonies. 

Alleluia!  for  the  Lord,  etc. 

3  Alleluia!  angels  cry; 

For  the  wondrous  work  is  done; 
Raise  the  song  of  glory  high. 
To  the  Lord,  the  Mighty  One. 


Alleluia!  for  the  Lord,  etc. 


,o8 


HYMNS. 


Fierce  was  the  wild  bil-low,  Dark  was  the  night,  Oars  la-bored  heav-i-ly , 


Foaiiiglit-tered  white. Treni-bled  the  niar-i-  ners, 


nigh, 


Then  said  the  God   of  Might,  Peace!  it  is 


Peace! 


^ 


=^— F — I       I     la_f 


m 


-^=^ 


^' 


t=F 


Fierce  was  the  wild  billow, 

Dark  was  the  night, 
Oars  labored  heavily. 

Foam  glittered  white, 
Trembled  the  mariners, 

Peril  was  nigh, 
Then  said  the  God  of  Might, 

Peace!  it  is  I. 

Ridge  of  the  mountain-wave, 

Lower  thy  crest; 
Wail  of  the  tempest-wind, 

Be  thou  at  rest. 
Sorrow  can  never  be, 

Darkness  must  fly. 
Where  saith  the  Light  of  light, 

Peace!  it  is  I. 

Jesus,  Deliverer, 

Near  to  us  be; 
Soothe  Thou  our  vo3"aging 

Over  life's  sea. 
Thou,  when  the  storm  of  death 

Roars,  sweeping  by. 
Whisper,  Thou  Truth  of  truth. 

Peace!  it  is  T. 


HYMNS. 


509 


i — ^-d — M — I- 


M=^z=H 


^t=i 


V   -^ 


T^ 


r^i  I 


p^i^ 


#— ^ 


I  I 


Ho -ly,  ho-ly,  ho  -    U\     lyord  God  Al- niij<ht-y!     Ear-ly    in   the 


to 


9—^ 


^^_« ^ ^. 


-^ ^ 


t=R= 


1E=^ 


-^ 


r^^r 


1^ 


i-vi 


i=± 


f^ 


-^  -t 


morn-ing  our  song  shall  rise  to  Thee:         Ho-ly,  ho-ly,     ho-   ly, 

ta — L<-» — *-  -F 1— —I ^  ^:^ H* — F — S — 5-  -^ r — 


Ic:* 


=F=F^ 


:f=^ 


P 


e 


4U 


*=^: 


t±d 


-^ 


IP 


1E^ 


n 


#♦  ♦  • 


*A 


mer-ci-ful  and  might-y;     Fa-ther  and  Sav  -  iour,  glo-ry  be     to  Thee 

I — ff — m — m—. ff-  " 


t 


1: 


^ 


f^ 


-fi2- 


-1^ 


It 


I         I 


1  Holy,  holy,  hol5^  Lord  God  Almighty! 

Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to  Thee: 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  merciful  and  mighty; 
Father  and  Saviour,  glory  be  to  Thee. 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy,  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the  glassy  sea; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  before  Thee, 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy,  though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 

Though  the  e3^e  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not  see, 
Thou  alone  art  holy;  there  is  none  beside  Thee, 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love  and  purity. 

4  H0I3',  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  Almighty! 

All  Th 3' works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea: 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  merciful  and  mighty; 
Father  and  Saviour,  glory  be  to  Thee. 


510 


:^ 


HYMNS. 


2=^ 


^— ^ 


5t— iflZlt 


-z^ 


-f-^ 


-^•. ^- 


I.  A  might -y        for-tress      is      our  God,     A       bul-wark  nev  -  cr 


^S 


fg-rg 


i 


-2?^ 


f=y 


-fi2- 


:^ 


+-4- 


-U4- 


* 


:?=it 


g    *~^y- 


-??^ 


I 
fail 


-fc^ 


I  <  I  >       I 

ing;    Our  help  -  er         He,      a  -  mid      the  flood       Of 


$ 


^=^ 


g 


mor  -  tal     ills     pre  -  vail       -       ing;     For    still   our    an  -  cient  foe 


m 


it— g- 


I    I 


1  I  ^ 


^  J. 


m 


fes 


:?£ 


-#-ti2- 


-r5?- 


F=q=f 


^ 


P 


t=t 


^=^ 


-^ 


-^':        z:^- 


-3^ 


-^ 


sz: 


Doth  seek    to    work     us    woe;      His      craft    and  power    are    great, 


m 


-^ — g<- 


£ 


e—i^- 


-*g      ft^' 


=  =« 


4i^ 


5^ 


HYMNS. 


5Tt 


Q     I  A  mighty  fortress  is  our  God, 
A  bulwark  never  failing; 
Our  helper  He,  amid  the  flood 

Of  mortal  ills  prevailing; 
For  still  our  ancient  foe 
Doth  seek  to  work  us  woe; 
His  craft  and  power  are  great, 
And,  armed  with  cruel  hate. 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide, 
Our  striving  would  be  losing; 

But  lo,  a  Man  is  on  our  side; 
He  came  of  His  own  choosing. 

Dost  ask  WHO  that  may  be  ? 

Christ  Jesus,  it  is  He; 

The  Lord  of  Hosts  His  Name, 

From  age  to  age  the  same. 
And  He  must  win  the  battle. 


DOXOLOGY. 


To  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Lord, 

The  God  of  our  salvation. 
Who  is  and  was  and  is  to  come. 

Be  endless  adoration  ! 
Aloud  His  praise  proclaim, 
And  bless  His  holy  name; 

Honor  and  majesty, 

And  glory  ever  be 
To  God,  our  strength  eternal. 


SI2 


HYMNS. 


■& iS* — #- 


i-r 


3: 


I.  Lead,  kindly  Ligbt,a-mid  th' en-circl-iiig  gloom, Lead  Thou    uie    on; 


^    ^ 


P^g 


t:^ 


K 


# — # — #- 


1— U-k 


?=t 


t=f 


s 


^ 


r^ 


f^fefcr 


fc 


1=^ 


:2^ 


The  night  is  dark, and  I     am  far  from  home,      Lead  Thou  me    on: 


^    A    ^ 


^^^^ 


■x=X 


-GG>-^ 


-^^ 


-^- 


rF=t 


-(2- 


t==t: 


tfc 


I       !       I 


w 


fca 


-«— *- 


*—& 


V 


-i? <5— 


-J 


J'^HriH^— !»- 


S^ 


^ 


e 


-^^-&-. 


1     r    r^ 

Keep  Thou    my       feet;  I  do  not      ask        to        see... 


■^ 


J^ 


-^2- 


1 — I — r 


I 


±* 


B 


z^e 


4=4: 


-7:)r 


^s=t 


The       dis  -  tant  scene;    one  step  e    -    nongh       for       me. 


-«   *  f- 


^ 

^--l 


^ 


-1^ 


-^ CZ- 

1 — r 


-^- 


HYMNS. 


513 


()     I  Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on: 
Keep  Thou  my  feet;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene;  one  step  enough  for  mc 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on: 
I  loved  the  garish  day;  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will;  remember  not  past  years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  hath  blessed  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone; 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile. 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 


10 


::i 


mf 


E^H=^it^^ 


t^ 


? 


I 


m=^ 


Ti"^ 


^•— i 


r 


-^ 


-zp- 


:i==: 


Heaven -ly  Fa  -  ther,      gra  -  cious-ly    hear  us;     \t.      ^^^ 

Hear        the  pe  -  ti-tions  we      of-  fer     be -fore  Thee!  /  ^  ^ 


— r 

D.  C.  Heaven  -ly       Fa  -  ther,       gra  -cious-ly    hear  us:  {Pass  to  the  Close. 


;g3 


^- 


P        ^^^ 


D.  a  I  p  Close. 

m 


t=i 


:i— «■ 


^ 


mer  -  cy      rest 

a  J  J. 


E^PE 


up  -  on      us;        Hear  our  prayer!  Hear  our  prayer! 

I  I 

— r-J 1- 


=*=*= 


« 


-flffa 


4=2- 


i 


SH 


HYMNS. 


I 

I.  It       came    up   -  on     the      mid  -  night  clear,  That      glo  -  rious 


mi 


•±izx 


r — r 


msm 


i!d2z!5: 


:S~=" 


^=M 


song    of        old, 


From      an  -  gels  bend  -  ing      near    the  earth, 


t 


*:iq?=t5E= 


-u • — n — ^~ 

-p      » — b — t- 


r=i 


d=y 


ttj 


U_J- 


s 


#-^ 


i^zz^: 


r^  I     I 


1 1 


^ 


To  touch  their  harps    of         gold: 


Peace  on      the  earth,  good- 


E23 


^[i 


:z^: 


EE 


'ill 


^ 


££ 


-•— t 


-* — * 

to    men,  From   heaven's  all  -  gra  -  cious  King; 


The 


-F — \ '  r     ^ 


HYMNS. 


515 


1 — r 


II     I  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 

That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth, 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold: 
Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King; 
The  earth  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled; 
And  still  celestial  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world: 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing; 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds, 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  O  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load. 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way. 

With  painful  steps  and  slow! 
Look  up,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing; 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road. 

And  hear  the  angels  sing! 


4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on. 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Comes  round  the  age  of  gold! 
When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  back  the  whole  world  sends  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 


5i6 


HYMNS. 


I  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  And  feedmewithashep-herd'scare; 

n  ,  I        '"" 


^^a^^^s 


//I.I     / 

His  pres-ence  shall  inv  wants sup-ply.And  guard  me  with  a  watch-ful  eve; 


My  noon  day  walks  He  shall  at-tend,  And  all  my  mid-night  hours  de-fend 


^it^t~^ 


I 


^  :j'  i' 


1  2     I  The  Lord  lu}^  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  wdth  a  watchful  e^-e; 
My  noon-day  walks  He  shall  attend, 
And  all  mj^  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dew}-  meads 

M\'  weary,  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way. 
Through  devious  lonel}'  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  mj^  w^ants  beguile; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


517 


Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gathering  shadows  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  rae  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


i 


E3 


te^ 


±=^ 


.^ C 


2:; 


-2^- 


^ Lg^ ^^-X 


(»[:g_ 


-2^ 


I.  At    Thy  com  niand  I     leave  my    all,    Thy     ser- vant,  Lord,  to    be; 


kl 


:p2: 


-(^ 


(22- 


i^ 


^L^ 


-^W 


^ 


r-^ 


\—X 


:^=2t 


^^g: 


-^ — ^: 


-g;^ — g^ 


-spl- 


rcf 


i^^iEi=^il 


g^g 


I     own  Thy  sway  and  heed  Thy  call      To       rise  and  fol-low  Thee. 

I  K  I 


^.  __'fi2. 


J^- 


3S: 


t^F¥=F#^ 


s: 


\—\ 


1  Q     I   At  Thy  command  I  leave  my  all. 
Thy  servant.  Lord,  to  be; 
I  own  Thy  sway  and  heed  Thy  call 
To  rise  and  follow  Thee. 

2  By  ways  unknown  Thou  leadest  me, 

The  gift  of  life  to  gain; 
I  ask  for  strength  to  follow  Thee 
Through  bitter  grief  and  pain. 

3  When  clouds  and  darkness  hide  the  way, 

Which  Thou  dost  bid  me  tread. 
May  light  from  Thee,  O  Lord,  I  pray, 
On  every  step  be  shed. 

4  And  when  the  heavenly  goal  appears 

In  glory  to  ra}-  sight; 
The  rugged  way,  the  grief,  the  fears, 
vShall  vanish  in  its  light. 


5i8 


^^ 


"'^' 


t^: 


-4 1- 


^^^^S 


I.  Je  -  sus,       I       my  cross     have  tak  -  en,     All      to    leave    and 


t:=-t 


^ 


■I \ f- 


=F=t 


I 1 1 


p^mmmmmm^i 


I       I 

fol  -  low       Thee;     Na  -    ked,  poor,  de  -spis-ed,    for    -  sa  -    ken, 


:FFf==F 


4^- 


t=^ 


-• — hi 


-•— -« — S-» 


^S=f: 


ii'' V- 


X=^ 


1 — r 


m 


-^-^--fe=^^=ps— r^-' 


:b^: 


t^ 


f 


:^=tj: 


:grcl=r^:=z: 


I  I  I 

Thou  from  hence  my     all       shalt       be;  Per-    ish    ev     -    'ry 


-I — ^■ 


-i r — r 


-z^ 


fond       am    -    bi     -   tion,    All     I've     sought,  or  hoped,  or      known; 


^ 


J     i     A 


*     i 


it 


g 


HYMNS. 


519 


i 


i2=b ,   n 


EE 


n 


U,4— J- 


ftr 


I       I      I 


-• ••J-H- 


^    :s:|   U 


« — •- 


Yet  how  rich  is      my  coii-di  -  tion,  God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own! 


I ^     I  Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 

All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own! 


I  have  called  Thee  Abba,  Father, 

I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee: 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 
Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
lyife  with  trials  hard  may  press  me. 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 


Give  me.  Lord,  Thy  full  salvation, 

Free  my  soul  from  fear  and  care; 
Show  to  me  in  every  station. 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Lead  me  on  to  endless  glory. 

Help  my  faith  and  hear  my  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day  before  me, — 

Thine  own  hand  shall  guide  me  there. 


520 


zs^ 


4=v-i- 


I.    Praise     ye     our       Fa   -  tlier       for    His    lov  -  ing     kind  -  ness, 


F:3^2 


Em 


U- 


-i — r 


r- 


-^'i. 


=F=F 


-t^ 


^ 


h:i=I 


<^-r- 


3=3: 


^2^1- 


Ten-der-lv  He     cares 


for  His  err- ing  chil-dren;  Praise  Him  ye 

I  I       I 


:t:= 


I        I 
an  -  gels,  Praise  Him  in  the  lieav  -  ens,  Praise  j-e   our    on  -  ly     L/ord 


.Q-—^ 

-^ 


1;^ 


i^b: 


fe^ 


gg^E 


It: 
It: 


J__J 


■^r-r 


1  ?C     I   Praise  3'e  our  Father  for  His  loving  kindness, 
Tenderly  He  cares  for  His  erring  children; 
Praise  Him  3^e  angels,  Praise  Him  in  the  heavens, 
Praise  j'e  our  only  Lord  ! 

2  Praise  ye  our  Father;  great  is  His  compassion, 
Graciously  He  cares  for  His  chosen  people; 
Young  men  and  maidens,  ye  old  men  and  children, 
Praise  3'e  our  only  Lord  ! 


3  Praise  j'e  our  Father,  Comforter  of  Israel, 
To  this  world  of  sin  came  He  down  to  bless  us; 
Praise  3'e  the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Praise  j'e  our  onlj-  Lord  ! 


HYMNS. 


521 


Coine    ye    dis -con- so-late,  where'er  ye     laii-guish,  Cojiie,  at    the 

I 


m^^ 


m 


#— 


.(2. 


-^ • 


1 


-)^^- 


^-p^ 


1 — r 


-f 


-p-- 


1 — r 


^:fJ 


i=i 


« 


-S^- 


i 


-Z5l- 


S 


f-T 


mer-cy-seat  fer-vent-ly  kneel:  Herebringyour  wound-ed  hearts,liere  tell  your 


2?- 


i^: 


^Ji£= 


-r^ 


M-^^-^ 


'^^m 


P^ 


-« — # 


"2?- 


-r*     -5- 


an-  guish;    Earth  has  no    sor-row    that  heaven  can  -  not   heal. 


M: 


^-^- 


-1^ 


i 


-(^ 


:N=^ 


^E 


-6^- 


=.^ 


5^ 


I 


1  g     I  Come  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come,  at  the  mercy-seat  fervently  kneel; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your  anguish; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  Light  of  the  straying,     * 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure; 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter^  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 


3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  lyife;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love;  come  ever  knowing. 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  remove. 


i>22 


HYMNS. 


fcM: 


[.A  -  bide  with  nie:    fast   falls  the    e  -  ven-tide^  The    dark-ness 

I 


-s^ 


-*;=x 


it 


-(5!- 


1 — r^ 


t=t 


^ 


-zr 


-&.- 


deep  -  ens;  Lord,  with   me        a 


^ 


bide;  When   oth  -  er  help  -  ers 

1^1   .  ±.jl 


S 


-^ 


4==t 


<i«- 


■^2- 


t=± 


t=t 


t^ 


e 


^^-^i^     1 


:^ 


-2? V S, • 9 # =^5^ g-"-  ^ 

fail,  and  com-forts  flee,  Help  of  the  help-less,  O      a -bide  with  nie. 


1 


s 


1 — r 


1 — r 


IT     I   Abide  with  me:  fast  falLs  the  eventide; 

The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

4  Hold  Thou  Thy  Word  before  my  closing  eyes; 
Dispel  the  gloom,  and  show  the  opening  skies; 
Heaven's  morning  tTreaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows  flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


HYMNS. 


523 


rfc 


:airt 


±=i=i 


gi^iSi 


I.  Fierce  raged  Lhe     teni  -    pest     o'er        the    deep;  Watch  did     His 


I 


-5V 


x^-- 


*    * 


x--=^ 


g 


SES 


^t 


m 


aiix  -  ious     serv  -  auts    keep; 


^^ 


■1^- 


-r- 


£^ 


^ 


-iS*- 


-« 


-25^ 


But       He      v/as    wrapped    the 


1  Q     I  Fierce  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the  deep; 
Watch  did  His  anxious  serv^ants  keep; 
But  He  was  wrapped  the  while  in  sleep, 
Calm  and  still. 

2  Save,  lyord,  we  perish,  was  their  ary, 
O  save  us  in  our  agony! 

His  word  above  the  storm  rose  high, 
Peace,  be  still! 

3  The  wild  winds  hushed;  the  angry  deep 
Sank  like  a  little  child  to  sleep; 

The  sullen  billows  ceased  to  leap. 
At  His  will. 

4  Ivord,  when  our  life  is  clouded  o'er. 
And  storm-winds  drift  us  from  the  shore, 
Say,  lest  we  sink  to  rise  no  more. 

Peace,  be  vStill!     Amen, 


524 


HYMNS. 


I.  Come  Thou,  O  come!     Ho  -   ly    and  mer   -  ci-ful,       Giv  -    er     of 


^  -0- 


A^Bi 


*=JE 


-?z^ 


X^ 


-♦-r 


^3S 


-A—K 


jt^ 


m 


tran  -  quil  rest     Vn  -to     the  wea  -  rv 


soul. 


-# 0 1— # pig-; 


When     our  hearts 


^-i^ 


^^^ 


P 


SEP 


^4- 


-^  ^ 


I 


■s^- 


-s^ 


groan  and  sigh,  With  power  from  on  high  Con  -  sole.      Con     -    sole. 


J         -0-      -0-      -0-        ^ 


:P:.^' 


H 


f 


19 


1  Come  Thou,  O  come! 
Holy  and  merciful, 
Giver  of  tranquil  rest 

Unto  the  weary  soul. 
When    our    hearts    groan   and 

sigh, 
With  power  from  on  high 

Console. 

2  Come  Thou,  O  come! 
Strength  in  the  hour  of  need, 
Stay  of  the  broken  reed. 

Help  of  each  helpless  one; 
Thou  who  redemption  wrought, 
Father,  O  leave  them  not 

Alone. 


3  Come  Thou,  O  come! 
Glorious  and  shadow  free, 
Star  of  the  stormy  sea. 

Light  of  the  tempest  tossed! 
Harbor  our  souls  to  save. 
When  hope  upon  the  wave 

Is  lost. 

4  Come  Thou.  O  come! 
Joy  in  life's  narrow  path, 
Hope  in  the  hour  of  death; 

Come,   heavenl}'    Shepherd, 
come! 
Lead  Thou  us  tenderly, 
Till  we  shall  find  with  Thee 

Our  home. 


HYMNS. 


5^5 


i^m=^=^=i 


si3^^: 


•fs*- 


Str 


T=]= 


^ 


r 


i 


^ 


■4-     A 


■^ 


£: 


42_ 


1^ 


^^^^^ 


-(5^ 


I.  Father,     I       come       to  Thee;      Fa-ther,    O     show       to     me 


s 


i^-^ 


V—\ V 


m^ 


S^E 


-^- 


1-^ — «- 


Mer  -  cy     and    love. 


T 


Un  -  vvor  -  thy 


I 

I 

-<2. 


^ 


-# — L_<5.'- ■ 


have    been; 


# 


O     make  me    pure 


^-- 


^ 


-^ 


H 


with  -  in, 

.,22.. 


:i?^ 


t^— 


Lead    me       a 

-t-         I  I- 


-75^ 


hove. 


42- 


I 


S 


20 


Father,  I  come  to  Thee; 
Father,  O  show  to  me 

Mercy  and  love. 
Unworthy  I  have  been; 
O  make  me  pure  within, 

Lead  me  above. 


2  Trusting  Thy  power  to  win 
My  life  from  every  sin, 

Father,  I  come; 
Save  me  from  every  ill, 
Help  me  to  da  Thy  will 

So  lead  me  home. 


Father,  I  rest  in  Thee, 
Thine  may  I  ever  be, 

In  age  or  youth; 
Through  all  the  weary  day, 
Mine  be  the  upward  way, 

l^ed  by  Thy  Truth. 


526 


HYMNS. 


±=f: 


J 1 FH— r^ 


t=^ 


t=t 


f 


^-# 


CJ 


u 


Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in     days   of    old,  Was  strong  to  heal  and   save; 
It     tri-uniphed  o'er  dis  -  ease  and  death,  O'er  dark-ness  and  the  grave. 

1 

M * -_*t-_^^ 


fe 


:k 


^i 


t=t: 


-p- 


»-^ 


r^-^ 


F 


I    I 


The  lep  -  er  with  his    taint-ed    life,    The    sick  with  fe-vered  frame. 


t=t: 


I      *»r 


R^ 


r 


21 


Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  da\'S  of  old, 

Was  strong  to  heal  and  save; 
It  triumphed  o'er  disease  and  death, 

O'er  darkness  and  the  grave. 
To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the  dumb, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame, 
The  leper  with  his  tainted  life. 

The  sick  with  fevered  frame. 

And  lo,  Thy  touch  brought  life  and  health, 

Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight; 
And  youth  renewed,  and  frenzy  calmed, 

Owned  Thee,  the  Lord  of  Light. 
And  now,  O  Lord,  be  near  to  bless, 

Almighty  as  of  yore. 
In  crowded  street,  by  restless  couch, 

As  by  Gennesareth's  shore. 


HYMNS. 


527 


Be  Thou  our  great  Deliverer  still, 

Thou  Ivord  of  Life  and  Death; 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bless, 

With  Thine  almighty  breath. 
To  hands  that  work  and  eyes  that  see, 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore, 
That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and  strong, 

May  praise  Thee  evermore. 


4 — I- 


-0 0 #7^^     *-% 0 0 • — L^_ 1 


!);Mi:i 


:i=J: 


^=4- 


I.  Thou  art  our  watch-ful  Shep-herd,Lord.  And  in  Thy  cease-less  care, 


m& 


!3eI: 


t=t 


I       I 


$m 


4 — ^— I — I 


-1—4 1- 


9 


-3^ 


Thy  flock  shall  feed  by  flow-ing  streams.  In  pas-tures  green  and  fair. 


^tt 


22     I  Thou  art  our  watchful  Shepherd,  Lord, 
And  in  Thy  ceaseless  care, 
Thy  flock  shall  feed  by  flowing  streams, 
In  pastures  green  and  fair. 

2  When  storms  awake,  and  wintry  blavSts 

Sweep  o'er  us,  cold  and  drear. 
We  look  to  Thee  in  hope  and  trust. 
We  know  Thy  fold  is  near. 

3  And  when  in  darksome  downward  ways, 

Afar  from  Thee  we  roam. 
Thou  comest  through  the  deepest  gloom, 
To  bring  the  wanderer  home. 

4  Then  guided  by  Thy  rod  and  staff, 

Our  path  shall  upward  tend. 
To  reach  at  last  Thy  heavenly  fold, 
When  life  on  earth  shall  end. 


528 


HYMNS. 


if^-^ 

^ — h 

:=r- 

H- 

::1 — 

-^-4 

=^ 

-^^^ 

1 

I.  Give 

(0)'  4  i  - 

op: 
to 

the  winds  thy 

fears;  ] 

-^-i — 

Hope, 

rf- 

and 

be    un 

-0-      -•- 
1           » 

—I— 

■  dis  . 

mayed; 

^^|=^-=f= 

=^=t=i- 

^ — 

t 

-^=^ 

-^- 

i 1 

:^=t 


-=1- 


a 


^=bt^=S=J=:i= 


SeeT 


4=1: 


•--^ 


_»^ — I — I — L^ — m — n- 


^—  ^ .  I  i  t 


-,$^  -5:  :^ 


God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears;  He  shall        lift   up    thy  head. 


1^ 


^L-« 


•!^-T 


13 


6=F 


^M — X 


^-= » • 


r— r 


=l«^ 


-^2^- 


OQ     1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 
Hope,  and  be  undismaj-ed; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears; 
He  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms. 

He  gently  clears  thy  way; 
Wait  thou  His  time;  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  What  though  thou  rulest  not! 

Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  riileth  all  things  well. 


4  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 
His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fuUj'  He  the  work  hath  wrought 
That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 


HYMNS. 


529 


i 


*!=!=* 


is^ 


l~r-j- 


■€^- 


-#l • jl 


-H 1 = (^ 1 <5> =1 — 1^ — I 1 «- 


t- 


^ 


My  God     and     Fa  -  ther,  while     I     stray        A  -  far  from  home      in 

\r-  ^  J   n 


:i 


s 


^ 


r-" 


ir 


life's  rough  way,  O  teach  me  from  my    heart    to    say,  Thy  will  be  done. 

4  f-     -^ 


I \ Y 


24     I  My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray- 
Afar  from  home  in  life's  rough  way, 
O  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
Thy  will  be  done. 

2  Though  dark  my  path  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not. 

But  breathe  the  prayer.  Divinely  taught, 
Thy  will  be  done, 

3  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day; 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
Whate'er  doth  make  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

Thy  will  be  done. 


530 


HYMNS. 


m 


ff 


t. 


EE 


e 


tt  b  I 


Cit   -  y  strong  and  might  -  y,        Set 


7all  and     bul  -  wark. 


^ 


I     1^    I 


I 


^^B 


t- 


■^    V       I 


4=±t 


^=^ 


p  h 

— J— r^'S^ 

dim. 

—\ — i^ 

=^=^ 

dint. 

— ^ ^ — 

g  r  n  r- 

tjH 

-f- ^ 

-:— s- 

^^T^ 

o 

-  pen  wide  thy     por    - 

tals; 

En-ter, 

all    ye 

na  -  tions; 

Pr^- 

-^n 

=^ 

^b   T 

-f — ^ — k— 

—J ■ 1 — 1 

^t- 

=N^ 

1   T 

w=^ 

^ 


-^l/ 


K-^ 


t^: 


P: 


.^ # ^ # 


r 


-^-=1- 


—  p 

Reign, 


r 


-C2- 


^^ 


£ 


O..,.       Rock        of  A      -      ges, 

V 


1^  /^ 

I^  It     -fl     ^ 


i 


-4S2- 


-«?- 


25     I  City  strong  and  mighty, 
Set  in  wall  and  bulwark, 
Open  wide  thy  portals; 
Enter,  all  ye  nations; 
Reign,  O  Rock  of  Ages. 


HYMNS. 


531 


i 


ff 


m 


4=i 


A — ^ 


J — I 


^ 


^ 


-<5)r-, 0r 


-gi sa- 


:^3=ii 


-£if-j- 


b^^ 


:5;:^Pg: 


2^^^^^^%=E^ 


I.  Glo  -  ry  flam  -  ing    in  the  cloud,  Hark  the  thun-ders  voic  -  iiig  loud; 


^^^^^^m 


v^-^ 


F 


^r=^ 


W- 


mf 


rail,    p- 


i 


-<5^ 


f=^ 


-^ 


? 


-2^^ 


-«- 


^    -s^    -<^ 


■z^ 


s 


I     I 

Ev-  'ry  knee     be  -  fore  Him  bowed,  Heav'n  and  earth  a    -    dore. 

I       ^    ii  1^  I 


^=:g=te±fc 


:^ 


::Mt 


I 


F^ 


r 


f 


IMI 


2(5     I  Glory  flaming  in  the  cloud, 

Hark  the  thunders  voicing  loud; 
Every  knee  before  Him  bowed, 
Heaven  and  earth  adore. 


2  Hosts  infernal  flee  away, 
Death  and  hell  release  their  prey; 
Morning  dawns,  eternal  day, 

Nations  weep  no  more. 

3  Tidings  glad  the  heralds  bear, 
Lands  afar  their  voices  hear; 
Heavenly  echoes  ringing  clear, 

World  resounding  o'er. 


4  Men  and  angels  praises  sing. 
Tribute  all  the  ages  bring; 
Triumph  Thou,  O  Lord,  our  King; 
Reign  for  evermore! 


532 


HYMNS. 


fa 


m 


1 


^F=t 


:.  Je   -   ru  -  sa-Iem,  the 


-M-| — F-r — 1 — f — r 


r 

gold  -  en!      O       cit  -  y     of    the    blest! 


:t= 


» — »- 


i=f 


1 — I — t- 


Seiee^ 


:j=     I       I       I  =^ 


•     ♦ 


^g^— *- 


S 


O  heav'n-ly  land  of    prom  -  ise! 


-  isp' 


the      weary    pil-grim's  rest; 


Is: 


-*9- 


=5^ 


^ 


J 


-^- 


-Jl 


-^- 


^ 


^ 


Safe  thro'  the  thorn-y 
0 . «_|i-^ 


jour 


ney; 
-t- 


freed  from  the  strife  of 
^       ^     S-     ^     t^ 


t=t 


sin; 


^ 


-P— tf»- 


s 


J — I — F 

J J — -4- 


t=t 


I* 

With  -in    the  walls  of 


-r-t- 


.j— ^ 


(^* 


jas 


4==t 


:ir 


1^- 


per;    the    pearl-y  gates  with 

I 


ipi 


27     I  Jerusalem,  the  golden  !  O  city  of  the  blest ! 

'O  heavenly  land  of  promise !  the  weary  pilgrim's  rest; 

Safe  through,  the  thorny  journey;  freed  from  the  strife  of  sin; 

Within  the  walls  of  jasper;  the  pearly  gates  within. 


2  What  peace  beyond  all  telling;  what  joy,  for  them  whose  feet 
Stand  by  the  crystal  river,  and  walk  the  golden  street  I 
With  boughs  of  palm,  like  victors,  arraj^ed  in  robes  of  white; 
With  hymns  of  glad  thanksgiving, they  throng  the  halls  of  light. 


HYMNS. 


S3] 


3  They  thirst  not,  neither  hunger,  who  gain  that  bright  abode, 
With  oil  of  love  anointed,  as  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

O  dear  and  blessed  vision,  the  Seer  of  Patmos  tells !  \ 

What  glad  and  hopeful  tidings,  the  prophet's  voice  reveals !      i 

4  Behold,  the  Tabernacle  of  God  is  now  with  men;  j 
And  He  will  dwell  among  them,  and  heal  their  grief  and  pain.j 
And  he  that  overcometh  shall  be  the  Father's  heir, 

Within  the  glorious  city,  and  dwell  forever  there. 


i^^pps^^g^) 


[.  Fa-ther,what-e'er  of  earth-ly  bliss,  Thy  sov-'reign  will  de  -  nies; 


4: 


t=f= 


t=t: 


-^ 


m 


s 


g 


i=t 


~»r- — e— »l 


:jrrj: 


3=^t±^,t^=t 


tJ 


^-^ 


Ac-cept-ed    at    Thy  throne  of  grace,  Let  this     pe  -  ti-tion    rise: 


^ 


^ 


^^^ 


IcU^l 


I 


• m — m- 


-6^— fc^- 


»— ^ 


I  I 


^-^^ 


Og     I  Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss. 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies; 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise: 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  love  impart, 
That  I  may  live  in  Thee. 


3  O  let  the  hope  that  Thou  art  mine. 
My  path  of  life  attend; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 


534 


HYMNS. 


I 


^=i 


•J — ' — ^ 


^'-d  J    n~rr!  1— ^— J — ^.N-^: 


43 


^ 


Praise  the  IvOrdlyeheav'ns,  a-doreHini!  Praise  Hiui,  angels,  in  the  height; 


i^ 


^=FF4=F[ 


H 


i^ 


4—4- 


-^-4- 


-al-25^ 


#=t^*=i^^=E 


i 


55^ 


Sun  and  moon,  re  -  joice  be-fore  Him;  Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

i   1     r  ^  -^ 


^t 


1^1 


^ 


iT 


^ 


f=f=£r* 


fei:?=p=f: 


t=t: 


::^ 


) — "^ 1 — h 


i 


j^ 


S=t: 


-* — #- 


^ 


r   ^ 

Hal     le  -  lu- jah!  Hal  -  le  -  lu-jah!  Earth  and  heav'n  your  songs  u 


m 


at=i(: 


^ 


J 1 


nite: 


ii 


»-P- 


*=B 


i 


4 — ^-^- 


tt 


n 


1 — r 


•iii 


i-3t=:i-d#fe=:j=p 


Hal-  le  -  lu  -  jah!  Hal  -  le  -  lu  jah!  Earth  and  heav'n  your  songs  u 


fti-i- 


rg^gzB^ 


-nite, 

J 


i 


29     I  Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him  ! 
Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah  ! 
Earth  and  heaven,  your  songs  unite. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  !  for  He  is  glorious  !     ' 
He  hath  put  our  foes  to  shame; 
Over  death  and  hell  victorious, 

Hosts  on  high  His  power  proclaim. 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 
Praise  and  magnify  His  Name. 


HYMNS. 


535 


m 


^B 


t=*: 


fe^ 


W 


m 


^ 


E^S 


I     I  I  I    I         I 

I.  O  Fount  of  uier-cy,   God    of  love,  How  rich  Thy  boun-ties  are 


5 


J=ce 


"^ 


^- 


W-  ^ 


1-^ 


^ 


^2- 


I^^^^^^SP 


r 


tz: 


»T*- 


i 


The  changing  sea-sons,    as    they  move.  Pro-claim  Thy  con  stant  care. 


w r:^ 1 — a 1 p- 


:i: 


8 


f- 


r 


20     I   O  Fount  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
How  rich  Thy  bounties  are; 
The  changing  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  Th}'  constant  care. 

2  When,  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth, 

The  vSower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  earl 3^  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  Thine, 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew; 
Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine. 
And  soft  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  varied  mercies  from  above. 

Matured  the  swelling  grain: 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  Thy  love. 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 


5  We  own  and  bless  Thy  gracious  sway, 
Thy  hand  all  nature  hails: 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter  fails. 


536 


HYMNS. 


$ 


S 


r4 


-^—0- 


I.  Ride       on, 


ride 


r^n 


laj 


es  -  ty ! 


I 
In      low 


ly 


m 


^fcf 


^=t 


#i^=^" 

-4 — 1 

— A — 

-  d  - 

N \ 

— r- 

^ — 

\ 

pomp 

ride 

on 

to      die; 
=f 1= 

O     Christ, 

Thy 

>- 

-r 

tri 

— m— 

J 

-  uniph 

w^- 

— ^ 

-4r- 

^    r- 

^^ 

-»— 

— '» 

-^ 

f-~\ 

'       1 

1 — ' 

H — 

_^_ r^_J 

L_j 

1 — 

— 1 — 

1 ' 

p 


^=± 


now    be  -  gin      O'er 

I 


CTLr-  f 


mm 


r  r   * 

cap  -   tive  death  and      conquered  sin. 


^ 


m 


i 


i 


f 


^  r    r    r 

Q1      I  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die; 
O  Christ,  Thy  triumph  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

2  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry; 
O  Savior  meek,  pursue  Thy  road. 

With  palms  and  scattered  garments  strewed. 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 
The  winged  armies  of  the  sky 
Look  down  in  wonder  now  to  see 
Thy  conflict  and  Thy  victory. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh; 
Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain — 
Then  take,  O  Lord,  Thj'  power  and  reign. 


HYMNS. 


537 


iifo 


T=f 


^ 


r^ 


d: 


i 


i^ 


Lord    of    all      be  -  ing,  throned    a 


Slii 


;a 


far,        Thy    glo  -  ry 


-P2- 


EE*3EE 


i 


:i=f: 


f^ 


flames      in  sun      and 


star: 


Cen   -  tre     and    soul 


m^=^. 


%=% 


of 


^-^ 


-9-^ 


t 1- 


:1^4^ 


-TZk- 


ev   -  'ry       sphere,     Yet      to   each    lov  -  ing     heart  how   near 


ri 


I 


4^ 


^- 


^ 


QO     I  Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar, 

Thy  glory  flames  in  sun  and  star: 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere. 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near ! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  Thy  wakening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day; 
Star  of  our  hope,  Thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  Thine  ever-blazing  throne, 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  ow^n. 

4  Grant  us  Thy  truth  to  make  us  free. 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  Thee; 
Till  all  Thy  living  altars,  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 


HYMNS. 


I 


t=t 


14 


:& 


r^ 


-25^-^ 


-^ 


-5^ 


25l — ?5' — <^ — (^ 


q" 


-p2_ 


-^ 


I.  Wake,  a-wake!  for  night  is         fly     -     ing;    The  watch-men   on      the 


=Ft^ 


i4:g: 


l==t: 


^-  ^ 


^ 


t=F 


«-#- 


^^ 


f=F^ 


5Et 


|JZ|u_^       ^-_^2 

\^^^ 

-1 

d-^r-^ 

Ml    1 

¥^=r-r-  --^ 

a  • 

-s^ 

=i=*=^^5=d— 

^^^t^^=J 

heights  are    cry    -      ing;     A     -    wake,  Je-  ru  -  sa    -     leni,    a  -    rise! 

^^•ff         '           ^ 

-|       -■         ■                       r-               yr 

•         5     l»^     1        ;^       1 

^J-ftli      >j       ^       <2 

5                 1            4        %      1 

ily~Z     \         1 

f      P 

j_^                                                          ^ 

T    ;        -^1    '^   1 

tt               1 

<Zj    • 

^     1 

1              (^          k-:? 

-^      '                 1 

1  ^H 

1    r  >- 

HYMNS. 


539 


J     I     1-4 


■g^^-^-^r 


-iS^-^ 


^-- 


-7::i- 


i^^;:^^ 


And  for  His  niar-riage  feast  prepare,  For       ye  uiust    go  to  meet  Him  there. 


-Srrzi- 


fe 


-J^J- 


^ 


-*i2_^ 


:b=Lz4 


-^2- 


f 


33     I  Wake,  awake!  for  night  is  fl^'ing; 

The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying; 

Awake,  Jerusalem,  arise! 
Midnight's  solemn  hour  is  tolling; 
His  chariot  wheels  are  nearer  rolling; 

He  comes!  prepare,  ye  virgins  wase! 
The  Bridegroom  comes;  awake! 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take; 

Hallelujah! 
And  for  His  marriage  feast  prepare, 
For  ye  must  go  to  meet  Him  there. 

2  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing. 

And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing; 

She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom; 
For  her  Lord  descends  all-glorious, 
The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious; 

Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come. 
O  come.  Thou  blCvSsed  Lord, 
O  come,  Incarnate  Word; 

Hallelujah! 
We  follow  till  the  halls  we  see. 
Where  Thou  hast  bid  us  sup  with  Thee. 


Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  enter  in  the  choir  immortal. 

And  gather  round  Thy  blazing  throne. 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  been  attuned  to  hear 

What  there  is  given. 
The  heavens  rejoice,  and  sing  to  Thee 
Their  hymns  of  joy  eternally. 


540 


HYMNS. 


p 


H5Bm 


mm 


-0-r 


r 


-#^ 


I.  Hark!  the    her-  aid    an-gels      sing,         Glory        to    the    new-born 


m 


* 


t=t 


t=t 


e 


^ 


f=F 


*=ZiE 


r 


^ 


i^:^ 


King: 


-«— 


Hark!  their  songs    the  heav-ens 


-I — - — .- 

fill,  Peace    on 


m 


fe 


-1^ 


s 


fe^^ 


1=t: 


s=ES^ 


earth,    to  men   good  -  will.      Joy  -  ful      all      ye      na  -  tions  rise, 


m 


-^t 


u 


A  -<2. 


^mm 


i 


fe: 


i 


33^ 


-g    I  ~y 


W 


t=X 


:^i=t4 


r 

Join  the    tri-umph  of    the       skies;    With   th'an-gel-ic    host  pro- 

^A^  f:     t-     t:     t:     f:     f: 


i 


I 


HYMNS. 


541 


5t 


m 


-9— 


'^=^ 


claim,      Christ      is        born       in   Beth  -  le    -    hem.       Hark!    the 


m 


I.  I 


^=^ 


1 

1: 


i 


£ 


4=t 


i 


-hf 


^ 


la 


5Ei 


^ 


^ 


^1 


her  -  aid      an  -  gels    sing,        Glo  -  ry      to 


the  new-born  Ki 


"g- 


f-1^^h^^=^^V^^=^=i=4=^=^:^ 


^ 


S 


? 


==P 


Ql     I  Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King: 
Hark  !  their  songs  the  heavens  fill, 
Peace  on  earth,  to  men  good-wilL 
Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing. 

Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 


Hail !  the  Lord,  the  Prince  of  Peace ! 
Hail !  the  Sun  of  Righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Joyful  all  3^e  nations  rise. 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King. 


542 


I.  Je  sus,  my  Sav-iour,  look  on     me,  For     I 


wea  -  ry   and    op- 


I        I 
pressed;  My     bur -den   sore     I     bring 


^^i 


-^ 


to      Thee: 


My    bur  -  den 

1:    :*-    i 


■r^ 


sore      I    bring    to  Thee:  Thou  art      my    Rest,  Thou  art  my  Rest. 


^ 


#-r(=2- 


#-T-^- 


*IIE 


i 


^2- 


W 


J(S^ 


*XK     I  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me, 
For  I  am  weary  and  oppressed; 
My  burden  sore  I  bring  to  Thee: 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek: 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way, 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night; 
O  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray: 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

4  I  hear  the  storms  around  me  rise. 

But  when  in  weakness,  terror  struck, 
My  spirit  to  the  refuge  flies: 
Thou  art  my  Rock. 


HYMNS. 


M3 


5  When  Satan  flings  his  fiery  darts, 

I  look  to  Thee,  my  tremors  cease; 
Thy  Word  full  solace  then  imparts: 
Thou  art  my  Peace, 

6  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  dark  hour  of  fear  and  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink: 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

7  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply. 

E'en  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  All. 


He  Whose  Word  can  not  be  broken,  Formed  thee  for  His  own    abode. 


^. 


£ 


ti 


1 


f 


■» — »- 


^- 


rT~*\ — r 


2g     I  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God: 
He  Whose  Word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 

2  On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

3  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 
Still  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  the  fear  of  want  remove. 

4  Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river, 

Ever  flows  our  thirst  t' assuage? 
Blessings  which,  like  God  the  giver, 
Never  fail  from  age  to  age. 


544 


HYMNS. 


^5 


^g 


^^^^^m 


^ 


I.  O'er  the  si  -  lent  waters,  Thro'  the  depths  of  uight,  Came  the  lov-ii.g 


ft 


Sa 


ii^^^iii 


-■■^ 


^^ 


S^r^ 


^sr^r^^^ 


e^ 


-« — « — «- 


^7~zr 


-^i=^ 


■A4- 


«K 


SE?2 


niairdate,   Now  let  there  be   light;       Thro' the  ro  -  sy    path-way 


J^ 


giim'^P^^^ 


•^^^ 


Of  the  morn-ing  bright,  With  a  gen-tle  coni-ing,Floats  the  ten-der  light. 


Q7     I  O'er  the  silent  waters, 
*^  •  Through  the  depths  of  night, 

Came  the  loving  mandate, 

Now  let  there  be  light; 
Through  the  rosy  pathway 

Of  the  morning  bright, 
With  a  gentle  coming, 
Floats  the  tender  light. 

2  Father  !  for  the  dawning, 

Grateful  thanks  we  raise,— 
For  Thy  countless  blessings. 

Songs  of  joyous  praise; 
Let  a  light  far  brighter 

Than  the  sunbeam's  ray, 
Gild  our  lives  with  glory, 

Till  the  perfect  day. 


HYMNS. 


545 


fe.as33 


m 


4-.J= 


j^: 


H^- 


1 


I,     lift         thy  head,     From    dust,     and 


^    -0- 


— ^-^- 


feg^^^^^ 


^E 


gPPPP 


;^ 


dark  -    ness,     and         the     dead;  Though  hum   -   bled  long, 


SI 


m4 


^ 


£ 


I 
at  length,     And  gird      thee     with     thy      Sav-iour'sstrength. 


1 


C 

!• — »- 


t^ 


^^ 


P 


B 


3g     I  Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head, 

From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thine  excellence  be  known; 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
Thy  glories  shall  the  world  confess. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade. 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  sin's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  The  Lord  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruin- shall  repair; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  gruard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 


546 


HYMNS. 


^m. 


feE^ 


J=U- 


< — ^- 


I 


^P* 


I 


1^-iv 


^i-i- 


it=tit3izi=S=ii|: 


.  I     ask    not  now       for  gold   to     gild,  With  niock-ing  shine,  an 


^ 


l±3 


e— n^ 


1^ y^ — '  I  ^^r ' — 


5±=J: 


I 


U!      !,        ^- 


l± 


-V — \^ 


-1-^ 


■9 # 


1 


•^^ #^ 


3t=* 


ach     -     ing    frame;      Theyearn-ing  of        the  mind   is    stilled — 


b^^^^ip^i^^^^pi 


4=^ 


-*t--5r 


i^iza 


M 


I     ask     not  now  for  fame.    But,  bowed  in  low  -  li  -  ness  of    mind, 


i 


^=P: 


j*— k-^-k- 


ii^-=ti:^ 


-17-17- 


1:5— tr— ^-^r 


iis 


^     ^ 


3EiEfe^=# 


^r^ 


i^g=ig^»i=aiEa=tEii 


4     d'    • 


•        9  --* 


m^ 


I  niakemy  hum-ble  wish-es     known;         I      on  -  ly   ask     a    will   re- 


n^r 


^^-# 


pN^^ 


lEHj 


:N=f: 


|7-^|7 — ^— k — 5^ — b* — ?*- 


HYMNS. 


547 


m 


signed, 


■^^ 


-».       ■# 


i^ 


O       Fa   -  tber,      to     Thine  own 


m 


1?=l 


u       ^ 


I         on 


-f-7- 


ly 


^^ 


N 


^ 


^^^i^ipj 


ask         a       will       re  -  signed, 


=f 


?==^ 


Fa  -  ther,     to    Thine  own, 


m 


-•-^ 


£ 


m 


39     I  I  ask  not  now  for  gold  to  gild, 

With  mocking  shine,  an  aching  frame; 
The  yearning  of  the  mind  is  stilled — 

I  ask  not  now  for  fame. 
But,  bowed  in  lowliness  of  mind, 

I  make  my  humble  wishes  known; 
I  only  ask  a  will  resigned, 

O  Father,  to  Thine  own. 


In  vain  I  task  my  aching  brain. 

In  vain  the  sage's  thoughts  I  scan; 
I  only  feel  how  weak  I  am. 

How  poor  and  blind  is  man. 
And  now  my  spirit  sighs  for  home. 

And  longs  for  light  whereby  to  see; 
And,  like  a  weary  child,  would  come, 

O  Father,  unto  Thee. 


548 


HYMNS. 


"±—0 1— J 0 0 \-<^ 0 L^ 0 ^ L^ 1~# L-H S 0- 


I.  O  praise  ye    the  Lord!    pre-pareyourglad  voice,  His  praise  in  the 


mM4^t=C:4^P 


•^s-s-' 


& 


Is- rael  re  -  joice,  And  chil-dren  of    Zi  -  on    be     glad  in  their 


^st--r 


m 


If: 


■  ^- 


I  I 


^#^ 


1  I 

0 0- 


-M=f 


42- 


M\     I  O  praise  3'e  the  Lord!  prepare  j'our  glad  voice, 
His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing; 
In  God  the  Redeemer  let  Israel  rejoice, 
And  children  of  Zion  be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  O  worship  the  King,  all  glorions  above; 

O  gratefully  sing  His  power  and  His  love; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Daj^s, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

3  O  tell  of  His  might,  O  sing  of  His  grace. 
Whose  robe  is  the  light;  whose  canopy   is  space; 
His  chariots  of  wrath  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  His  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

4  The  earth,  with  its  store  of  wonders  untold. 
Almighty,  Thy  power  hath  founded  of  old — 
Hath  stablished  it  fast  b}'  a  changeless  decree. 
And  round  it  hath  cast,  like  a  mantle,  the  sea. 


HYMNS. 


549 


5  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light; 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

6  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail; 

Thy  mercies,  how^  tender,  how  just  is  Thy  Word, 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Lord! 


33 


feE4E^E^=^E3^^ 


^ 


?=r 


■^ 


g 


I.  Come,  Thou  Al  -  miglit  -  y      King,  Help  us  Tliy      name       to    sing,   \ 


:t 


i 


i 


s 


ie 


ti 


m 


-«-r- 


r 


Help   us       to    praise!    Fa  -  ther!  all 
J I  ,         -^       A       ^ 


i 


I 


E 


glo  -  ri  -  ous,  O'er    all     vie 


m 


t 


m^ 


t—^i — t— f 

to  -  ri-ous,  Come,  and  reign  o-ver  us, 


^M^ 


im 


An-cient  of  Days!      A  -  men. 

^     -^     -#-      ^.     -^.       _. 


I         I         I 


r 


42- 


-\^- 


:ii 


41 

I  Come,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing. 

Help  us  to  praise! 
Father!  all  glorious. 
O'er  all  victorious. 
Come,  and  reign  over  us. 
Ancient  of  Days! 


Our  only  God,  to  Thee 
Our  highest  praises  be 

Hence  evermore! 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


550 


HYMXr3. 


:i 


Peace  be    to    this  con-gre -ga-tion!  Peace  to    ev  -'ry  heart  there-in! 
I        ' 


^     ^     ^.   A  A 


A.    A. 


m^^- 


1=1: 


leg 


P 


1 


12|^ 


-#— 


W- 


:|E=)E 


1      1 


m 


i 


mm 


i. 


ES 


se 


Peace,  the  ear-nest  of    sal  -  va  -  tion ;  Peace,  the  fruit  of  coii-quered  sin ; 


^  • 


.^     N 


Peace,  that  speaks  the  lieav'n-lyGiv-er;  Peace,  to  world -ly  minds  unknown; 


eiSjig 


i^^gg 


i 


J I 


la 


a|=it: 


-S# 


Peace  thatflow-eth,  as     a      riv -er.  From  th'e -ter  -  nal  Source  a-lone. 
A.    A  A     ^      -J      Jt      JL 


^2     I  Peace  be  to  this  congregation! 

Peace  to  every  heart  therein ! 
Peace,  the  earnest  of  salvation; 

Peace,  the  fruit  of  conquered  sin; 
Peace,  that  speaks  the  heavenly  Giver; 

Peace,  to  worldly  minds  unknown; 
Peace  that  floweth,  as  a  river, 

From  th' eternal  Source  alone. 


HYMNS. 


'551 


O  Thou  God  of  Peace,  be  near  us  ! 

Fix  within  our  hearts  Thy  home; 
With  Thy  bright  appearing  cheer  us, 

Let  Thy  blessed  kingdom  come  ! 
Come  with  all  Thy  revelation, — 

Truth  which  we  so  long  have  sought ! 
Come  with  deepest  consolation, 

Peace  of  God  which  passeth  thought ! 


^^M'^mm^m: 


-7^ 


-or 


U 


I^ead    me      by   Thine  own  hand,  Choose  Thou  the  path    for      me. 


^iiiii^liiB-ilil^iliS 


^^^     I  Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 
Whate'er  that  way  may  be. 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand, 
Choose  Thou  the  path  for  me. 

2  And  whether  smooth  or  rough, 

It  still  will  be  the  best; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

3  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  Thine,  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 
Else  I  would  surely  stray. 

4  Not  mine,  O  Lord,  the  choice, 

In  greater  things  or  small; 
Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  strength. 
My  refuge  and  my  all. 


552 


;^ 


Pi 


^  1 

I.  There's  iioth-iiig  bright,  a 


^ 


-n-^- 


bove,     be-  low. 


g 


From  flow'rs  that 


^ 


■&E 


^1 — r-1 — r 


5±: 


bloom     to        stars      that     glow, 


But 


:^E 


its       light     my 

-# -f: 1- 


mm^m 


m 


^-^ 


soul      can   see 


-"0^ 1—^^- 


& 


Some     fea  -  tures,  Lord,   O 


^=^- 


:t 


Lord,    of     Thee, 
-# ^ 


^ 


^^     I  There's  nothing  bright,  above,  below. 

From  flowers  that  bloom  to  stars  that  glow, 
But  in  its  light  my  soul  can  see 
Some  features.  Lord,  O  Lord,  of  Thee. 


2  There's  nothing  dark,  below,  above, 
But  in  its  gloom  I  trace  Thy  love, 
And  meekly  wait  the  moment  when 
Thy  touch  shall  make  all  bright  again, 

3  The  lig"ht,  the  dark,  where'er  I  look. 
Shall  be  one  pure  and  shining  book, 
Where  I  may  read,  in  words  of  flame, 
The  glories  of  TI13'  wondrous  name. 


HYMNS 


553 


^^^i§ 


mm 

^        -0-       -0- 


I.  There       is      a  stream  whose  gen   -   tie       flow      Sup  -  plies      the 


^^ 


ES 


S£ 


^ 


S^ 


cit 


y        of 


i-=p^ 


k^i 


^       -0- 


our       God;         Life,     love,    and    joy       still 
• P 


% 


i 


i^fp^^i^pi 


glid  -  ingthrongh,    And   wa-tVing       our  Di-vine      a  -  bode. 

I 


^r 


^ 


^ 


g^ 


AK     I  There  ivS  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God; 
Life,  love,  and  joj^  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  Divine  abode. 


2  That  sacred  stream,  Th}^  Holy  Word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls; 
Sweet  peace  Thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

3  Zion  enjoys  her  Saviour's  love, 

Secure  against  each  threatening  hour: 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move. 

Built  on  His  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 


554 


^m 


^ 


^ 


^^^i;^^ 


t^Hzzf-i- 


I.  The  way        is    long  and  drear-y,  The     path 


bleak  and 


|#£^W^ 

r — M 

g 

N- 

IV- 

K 

1 — 

~1 

i    "^  ' 

N r 

bare; 

Our 

feet 

=8= 

are 

^— 

y»— 

s 

worn 

* 

b 

and 

— ^ — 

— ^ — ' 

i 

wear 

—m — -J 

■    >% 

•*• 

But 

-s — 

1              It     ''     i 1 

— b — 

-1 — 

1 

=t= 

_1U_ 

=4= 

1 

p 


A 


«: 


?? 


^^^ 


J 


^=J=J: 


■r«z3; 


s±t» 


n 


we     will    not  despair.     Moreheav-y     was  Thy   bur -den,   More 


#-5 »- 


:M: 


'*=$= 


C=fe: 


;stie?3e3e^ 


des   -   o  -  late  Thy  way, 

I 


O  Lamb    of  God,  who  tak-est 


The 


mBi 


fe* 


te 


HYMNS. 


555 


^^ 


iEEi 


^g 


I  -  V      \^      '      ^ 

sin         of     the  world     a    -   way,       Havemer-cy     on 


S 


tm 


^ 


-^2_ 


£-3: 


n 


^g     I   The  way  is  long  and  dreary, 
The  path  is  bleak  and  bare; 
Our  feet  are  worn  and  weary, 

But  we  will  not  despair. 
More  heavy  was  Thy  burden. 

More  desolate  Thy  way, 
O  Ivamb  of  God,  who  takest 
The  sin  cf  the  world  away. 
Have  mercy  on  us! 

2  The  snows  lie  thick  around  us, 
In  dark  and  gloomy  night; 
The  tempest  wails  above  us, 

The  stars  have  hid  their  light. 
But  blacker  was  the  darkness 

Round  Calvary's  cross  that  day, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
The  sin  of  the  world  away. 
Have  mercy  on  us! 


Our  hearts  are  faint  with  sorrow, 

Heavy  and  hard  to  bear; 
We  dread  the  bitter  morrow. 

But  we  will  not  despair. 
Thou  knowest  all  our  anguish, 

And  Thou  wilt  bid  it  cease, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

The  sin  of  the  world  away. 
Have  mercy  on  us! 


556 


HYMNS. 


I.  Haste,  trav-'ler,  haste!    the      night    comes    on, 


aa=t 


4=S 


W^- 


And     man  -  y 


1 — r 


i 


-sn- 


mm^ 


m 


I 
shin   -  ing      hours 


fv     -^    M-5- 


:^ 


are    gone;    The  storm       is 


fe 


gath    -  'ring 

0 — 


$ 


£5 


1^ 


-i^- 


in       the      west,      And  thou     art     far 


p=^ 


iii^i^ 


from      home    and  rest. 


Efe 


J.*?     I  Haste,  traveler,  haste!  the  night  comes  on, 
And  many  shining  hours  are  gone; 
The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west. 
And  thou  art  far  from  home  and  rest. 

2  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high; 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path,  nor  refuge  near, 

3  Haste,  while  a  shelter  3'ou  may  gain, 
A  covert  from  the  wind  and  rain, 

A  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home, 
A  refuge  from  the  wrath  to  come. 


4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain. 
Flee  for  thj^  life,  the  mountain  gain; 
Look  not  behind,  make  no  delay, 
O. speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way! 


HYMNS. 


557 


te 


izg; 


^. 


r 


^% 


I.  O  Lord,  Thy  love  thro'  lieav'nly  spheres  de-scend-ing,  With  blessings 


• « # — r 


IS* ts* 


S:^=5fe=E 


:1==t 


^ 


f-Tt 


all  cre-at-ed  life  doth      fill;    Out  -  pour-ing,  cease-less,    in  uu- 


^^3"^; 


^4s 


^*J^ 


^ 


:k2:z 


fi4^ 


measured    ful  -  ness,     Its    per-fect  gifts  proclaim  Thy  ho  -  ly      will. 


"^^^Em 


-t=t 


t=^ 


%-* , 


i-u- 


^^^ 


^g    I   O  Lord,  Thy  love  through  heavenl}-  spheres  descending, 
With  blessings  all  created  life  doth  fill; 
Outpouring,  ceaseless,  in  unmeasured  fulness. 
Its  perfect  gifts  proclaim  Thy  holy  will. 

2  Thy  angels  turn  to  Thee,  like  flowers  to  sunshine, 

And  all  their  being  of  Thy  love  receives; 
Their  quickened  pulses  thrill  at  its  inflowing. 
With  newer  sense  of  what  Thy  love  achieves. 

3  To  rhythmic  sweetness  every  word  attuning, 

It  breathes  of  heaven  in  each  according  tone; 
From  angel  lips  it  melts  to  tears  the  hardness 
Of  stony  hearts,  to  love  of  Thee  unknown. 

4  It  moulds  the  shapeless  cla^^  to  forms  of  beauty; 

With  heaven-sent  glory  gilds  the  evening  sky; 
The  myriad  voices  of  creation  own  Thee 

Alone  the  Source  of  love,  O  Thou  Most  High! 


558 


HYMNS. 


i 


d? 


4 — I 


i^l^ 


ee 


JT 


i*-t?«^ 


K^^ 


Thou  art,  O  Lord,  the  Life  and  Light  Of  all  this  won-drous  world  wesee; 


mf^m^mmm^ 


W^$^^ 


i=t 


^t=? 


Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night,  Are  but  re  flec-tions  caught  from  Thee. 

.     -     J       I      -^     -^     ^  '*"     ^ 


W&^-^^ 


9— 


-r\ 


i 


Unison. 


:^^=:i^=J: 


VkJ-^-J- 


Hannovy. 


a 


8 


t; 


rr 


?-r 


^      L.i 


Wher-e'er  we  turn  Thy  glo-ries  shine,  And  allthings  fair  and  bright  are  Thine, 


|ta 


±i: 


'^ 


-* — r  •bi-hi b- 


f^.^,^ 


11 


E^-f.s- 


J    I 


^g     I  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  the  Life  and  Light 
Of  all  thivS  wondrous  world  we  see; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  by  night, 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  Thee. 
Where'er  we  turn  Thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  Thine. 


7  When  Day  with  farewell  beam  delays 
Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 

Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven — 
Those  hues  that  make  the  sun 's  decline 
S©  soft,  so  radiant,  Lord!  are  Thine. 


HYMNS. 


559 


When  Night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 
O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies, 

Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  piume 
Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes — 

That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine, 

So  grand,  so  countless,  Lord!  are  Thine. 

When  youthful  Spring  around  us  breathes, 
Thy  Spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh; 

And  every  flower  the  summer  wTeathes, 
Is  born  beneath  that  kindling  eye: 

Where'er  we  turn,  Thy  glories  shine. 

And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  Thine. 


^m 


i 


^j^^^-fvufc 


IP 


^-^- 


#£E^i 


1^^^ 


I.  Heav'n-ly   Fa-ther,  to  whose  eye        Fu-ture  things  un  -  fold   -  ed  lie; 

IS      N  N 


f — f V  it    ^  — fc/-^=^- 


X 


±r- 


P5^- 


irzif: 


v^-i 


Guide  nie thro' per- plex-ing  snares,    Care  for  uie  in  all   my  cares. 


left 


£=£ 


^^ 


:e; 


I 


v—v- 


:^=t^ 


mm 


gQ     I  Heavenly  Father,  to  whose  eye 
Future  things  unfolded  lie; 
Guide  me  through  perplexing  snarej 
Care  for  me  in  all  my  cares. 

2  Lord,  uphold  me  day  by  day, 

Through  the  deserts  where  I  stray; 
Let  Thy  rod  and  staff  impart 
Strength  and  courage  to  my  heart. 


3  Let  me  neither  faint  nor  fear. 
Feeling  still  that  Thou  art  near; 
In  the  paths  which  Thou  hast  trod, 
Tending  still  to  Thee,  my  God. 


56o 


HYMNS. 


l=ti=± 


:3       '  U  Lj*^-'  V 

I.  Je  -  sus,  Sav-iour,  Heav'nly  Fa-ther,  Ivord  to     all      e    -   ter  -  ni  -  ty, 


mi 


4z» 


.0 — • 


£ 


--\=t 


t^ 


%A 


=§ 

=& 


M 


:i_"^a: 


r-,^r— r 


I     I 


# 


Love   Thou  art,    and       ten  -    der  nier  -  cy,        Way-ward,  sin  -  ful, 


^ 


?^= 


mm 


-^ — W 

I  I 

slill       are         we;        Let      our  pray'r   and     heart       con  -  fes  -  sion, 


^^=ti^^ 


-^- 


^         ^         A 

=t==t==:t; 


"m^^^i 


■|* 


^l=BS^ 


Now,      O       Lord,    as  -    cend      to      Thee.   Heav'n  -  ly        Fa  -  ther! 


^i^g 


=T=i 


42.. 


HYMNS. 


561 


i^m^^^^^M 


1 


-2^- 


"t^-^ 


^ 


Heav'n  -ly        Fa  -  ther!       Let      our  pray'r     as  -   cend      to      Thee;       ^ 


^V* 


^ 


i=^=t 


s 


s 


f^-T'^^' 


t-*=^=i 


t=l: 


yi-^----;f* 


I         I 
Heav'11-ly  Father!  Heav'n-ly  Fa-ther!  Let  our  pray'r  as-ceiid  to  Thee. 


^^=4: 


r— ^F— F =?-^-i — r— r— F=^r— r =" 


g1      I  Jesus,  Saviour,  Heavenly  Father, 

Lord  to  all  eternity, 
Love  Thou  art,  and  tender  mercy, 

Wayward,  sinful,  still  are  we; 
Let  our  prayer  and  heart  confession, 

Now,  O  Lord,  ascend  to  Thee. 
Heavenly  Feather!  Heavenly  Father! 

Let  our  prayer  ascend  to  Thee. 

2  Great,  O  Lord,  is  our  transgression, 

We  would  from  this  burden  flee; 
Saviour,  Thou  art  all  forgiveness, 

Look  upon  our  misery! 
Let  our  cry  of  deep  contrition 

Even  now  ascend  to  Thee. 
Heavenly  Father!  Heavenly  Father! 

Let  our  cry  ascend  to  Thee. 

3  Lord,  Thou  know'st  our  weak  formation, 

Thou  alone  hast  power  to  free; 
Thou  didst  conquer  foes  infernal, 

Lead  us  on  to  victory. 
Then  shall  songs  of  glad  thanksgiving 

Evermore  ascend  to  Thee. 
Heavenly  Father!  Heavenly  Father! 

Let  our  songs  ascend  to  Thee. 


S62 


HYMNS. 


$ 


g 


-(^- 


3 


3i|=f: 


""T^f 


-1^ 


i 


s^ 


S^ 


3^ 


I.  O      for  the  peace  that  flow-eth  as     a      riv  -    er,       Making  life's 


-» — »- 


f=1=^ 


P 


1^ 


I 


1 — I — r 


m 


des-ert  pla-ces    bloom     and    smile! 
m-^-(Z ^ — ^-^ 


for  the 


faith 


■i9- 


-&- 


-i^ 


E^S^ 


t=i: 


:S 


mid  the  shad-ows  of  earth's 


r-i 


grasp  heav'n's  bright  for-ev   -    er, 

1  I 


it 


A 


^ 


m 


-0 — # — L^-i. 


3Efad3 


lit    -    tie      while!      A 


-f5>- 


I 

lit  -  tie       while  for    pa-tient  vig  -  11- 

I  I 

^  •      .  j1    A    *    A 


r— r 


iii 


I^i 


JS: 


EE^: 


::1: 


—5^- 


S 


r — I — r 

keep  -  ing,        To       face  the  stern,  to  wres-tle     with         the    strong; 


W^ 


i=t 


JC^- 


1 


HYMNS. 


563 


^^ 


J^ 


=F 


I  ^r        - 

to         sow     the    seed  with  weep  -  iug, 


^l 


^—t- 


^^ 


^ 


^- 


m 


g9     I  ^  ^or  t^G  peace  that  floweth  as  a  river, 

Making  life's  desert  places  bloom  and  smile! 
O  for  the  faith  to  grasp  heaven 's  bright  forever, 

Amid  the  shadows  of  earth's  little  while! 
A  little  while  for  patient  vigil-keeping. 

To  face  the  stern,  to  wrestle  with  the  strong; 
A  little  while  to  sow  the  seed  with  weeping. 

Then  bind  the  sheaves,  and  sing  the  harvest  song. 

2  A  little  while  to  wear  the  weeds  of  sadness. 

To  pace  with  weary  step  through  miry  ways; 
Then  to  pour  forth  the  fragrant  oil  of  gladness, 

Then  clasp  the  gitdle  round  the  robe  of  praise. 
A  little  while,  the  earthen  pitcher  taking 

To  way-side  brooks,  from  far-off  fountains  fed; 
Then  the  cool  lips  its  thirst  for  ever  slaking 

Beside  the  fulness  of  the  Fountain-head. 


A  little  while  to  keep  the  oil  from  failing; 

A  little  while  faith's  flickering  lamp  to  trim; 
And  then,  the  Bridegroom's  coming  footsteps  hailing, 

To  greet  His  advent  with  the  bridal  hymn. 
And  He  who  is  Himself  the  Gift  and  Giver, 

The  future  glory  and  the  present  smile. 
With  the  bright  promise  of  the  glad  forever, 

Will  light  the  shadows  of  the  little  while. 


564 


HYMNS. 


% 


i=i: 


=^ 


Lord  of   our    life,     and  God  of  our    .^al  -  va  -  tion,      Star  of    our 


:N^=ti: 


^^^t^^ 


#=d 


night,  and    hope     of   ev-'ry        na-tion,  Hear  and    re  -   ceive     Thy 


-1$^       ■#-       -•- 


^ 


^P= 


9^ » » » h- 


^       A      ^ 


S^ 


:{=1=t: 


-P^ 


N        S        N 


^: 


Church's     sup-pli-ca  -   tion, 

-i9- 


Lord  God     Al 


might 


i^ysife 


-k^- 


1 \ 


42 


H 


FCQ     I  Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation. 
Star  of  our  night,  and  hope  of  every  nation, 
Hear  arid  receive  Thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 

2  Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor  faileth; 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin  assaileth; 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  prevaileth; 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord. 


3  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  back  Thy  foes  are  driven ; 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be  forgiven; 
Grjtnt  peace  on  earth,  and,  after  we  have  striven, 
Peace  in  Thy  heaven. 


HYMNS. 


S6S 


-^i 


3^ 


Pi 


^=^ 


m 


I.  O      Zi  -  on,  rise    in       glo  -  ry,      And  shine  be  -  fore  thy    Lord: 

-■f- «— ^^22 ^ .— ^— r :> ^— ^-^ 


^s^fei 


s 


=F 


^f^E 


1 


5Efe3E3EES 


Be  -  hold  thy  won-drous  sto    -    ry         Un  -  fold-ed     in     His  Word. 


fc?^ 


--• — fi— bi 


;te=^ 


£ 


;?^fe 


i^— 


^l^i^ife^P^ 


Though  pow'rs  of  dark-ness  liov    -  er 

I  I 


To      slay    thee  at      thy    birth, 

■♦-      -•-.    h«     -•-     -*- 


SjE^ffeF^^gii^igjgiiiggg 


5:fc 


Thy    ra-diance  yet  shall  cov 


* 


m 


B: 


^31 


The      na-tions   of    the     earth. 

I     I 


54 

I  O  Zion,  rise  in  glory, 

And  shine  before  thj'  Lord; 
Behold  thy  wondrous  story 

Unfolded  in  His  Word. 

Though    powers    of   darkness 

hover 

To  slay  thee  at  thy  birth, 

Thy  radiance  yet  shall  cover 

The  nations  of  the  earth. 


^m 


-\ — r 


2  His  guardian  care  is  o'er  thee, 
His  hand  shall  lift  thee  high; 
The  nations  bow  before  thee, 

And  kings  to  thee  draw  nigh; 
Lift  up  thine  eyes!  around  thee 

They  throng,  a  countless  band; 
The  Lord's  right  arm  shall  found 
thee, 
His  voice  sliall  bid  thee  stand. 


566 


HYMNS. 


M 1 J ^ ^ ' ■ ^ 


m 


■'—0 — "^ — «- 

■^      -0-      -0- 


-z^ 


.  While  Thee  I     seek,    pio-tect-ingpow'r,  Be  my  vain    wish    -    es    stilled; 

I  m  m  M  -^S>-'  ■♦■■#-■♦-       T^ 


SH3^ 


EES 


•J 


-?r- 


fczti^t 


^ 


^E 


-12- 


E33 


^2L^ 


fe 


i^s^ps 


^ 


-Z5|— 


^ 


I       n  ' 

And  may  this  con    -    se-crat-ed  hour.  With  bet-ter     hopes      be 


filled. 


-?5^ 


1^- 


4ii^ 


i 


gfj     I  While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  power, 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour, 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed. 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear. 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour. 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  Thee. 


HYMNS. 


567 


I.    Watch  o'er  me,    O      my  Sav-ior,   ev-'ry  hour;      So  weak  and  help-less 


?=|c 


'k==S: 


F=t=t 


i 


come    I      un  -  to   Thee,     I    scarce  can  frame  the  words   to   own  Thy 


# 


tzr==t:zr 


'M 


-| — r— f- 


:i^=t 


ppi 


-S^-- ^ 


O    Thou  that  hear-est  prayer,  give  ear      to         me. 


i?^EFE^ 


r^g     I   Watch  o'er  me,  O  mj^  vSavior,  every  hour; 
So  weak  and  helpless  come  I  unto  Thee, 
I  scarce  can  frame  the  words  to  own  Thy  power; 
O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer,  give  ear  to  me. 

2  Thou  givest  help  to  all  who  humbly  seek; 

Thine  ear  is  ever  open  to  their  cry; 
But  can  I  ask  Thy  blessing  on  the  meek 
The  while  my  heart's  rebellion  riseth  high  ? 

3  My  thoughts  cling  ever  to  the  things  of  earth; 

In  utter  blindness,  Lord,  I  love  their  reign; 
My  every  word  and  deed,  what  little  worth  ! 

Laid  bare  before  Thine  eye,  how  weak  and  vain  ! 

4  O  Lord,  come  nearer  in  my  deep  distress, 

And  lift  my  suffering  heart  to  higher  things; 
In  patience  let  my  soul  its  realm  possess, 

And  crown  me  with  the  peace  which  patience  brings. 


S68 


HYMNS. 


K--^ 


m 


*=r=%?=i 


5=l=jp^=J==iz±-=i 


I.  Still     will       we  trust,     .  tho'    earth  seem  dark    and  drear- y, 


^^ 


i 


t=t 


^ 


-»— J^ 


^:fc^=F=(: 


1c=^ 


F=f 


^ 


^ ^-^-*H — 


SiE^^Ei 


^— *^- 


'   .  1^  I.  ' 

And      the        heart      faint       be  -  iieath     a  chasten-iiig     rod; 


t^=4^ 


fc=i 


«^ 


r\    u  t                 1             s 

N            S 

\ 

iJ^lH  I    J      r     I       1 

1        R    H- 



r^i  I.I 

fe^:^    ;;-   J  b^ 

_J 

-68  :    S     H 

— J~^#-^ — ^ ■ 

t'-d^H 

^ i *^ ^    ,    ^^#            :•- 

Though  rough   and       steep 

— • — ^^i — ^ •-: — 

our      path-way,  worn 

-•-•      -0- 

m            1~        t~     L 

1 

and    wear  -  )', 

<'•^•  k  1 

r 

U^  *            ' 

»                    1 

^-'•i  1^  b    L        1            U 

r^ 

» 

k  •    k   ^i 

0 

r         •    1 

^b  k  1    I           L  •        r 

r              j 

^      b  • 

1       '  1 

1^  ^  h)             f             , 

\j 

'                    ^ 

P                              ;/ 

' 

^      t/     1 

iS^p 


After  fast  verse 

J J ^^ 


^-^ 


i^J 


-^ — ^ 


--K- 


Still  will  we  trust   in     God!  Still  will  we  trust,  tho"  earth  seem  dark  and 


-I 1 — I 1 — 


^ 


ii^k=|t=lE 


:5=t 


-r^  • 


u    i^  I 


HYMNS. 


569 


1^'  »         I        I 

drear -y,   Though  the     heart      faint,     Still  will   we  trust  in     God. 

A  A     f-  t.  t^      -#^#-        —   I    r^ 


57      I  still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  dark  and  dreary. 
And  the  heart  faint  beneath  a  chastening  rod; 
Though  rough  and  steep  our  pathway,  worn  and  weary, 
Still  will  we  trust  in  God! 

2  Our  eyes  see  dimly  till  by  faith  anointed. 

And  our  blind  choosing  brings  us  grief  and  pain; 
Through  Him  alone  who  hath  our  way  appointed 
We  find  our  peace  again. 

5  Choose  for  us,  Lord!  nor  let  our  weak  preferring 
Cheat  our  poor  souls  of  good  Thou  havSt  designed; 
Choose  for  us,  Lord!  Thy  wisdom  is  unerring. 
And  we  are  fools  and  blind. 

4  So  from  our  sky  the  night  shall  furl  her  shadows, 
And  day  pour  gladness  through  his  golden  gates; 
Our  rough  path  lead  to  flower-enamelled  meadows. 
Where  joy  our  coming  waits. 


5  Let  us  press  on  in  patient  self-denial, 

Accept  the  hardship,  shrink  not  from  the  loss: 
Our  guerdon  lies  beyond  the  hour  of  trial. 
Our  crown  beyond  the  cross. 


570 


HYMNS. 


«E^ 


-*— ^- 


r 


While  on  earth  her   faith    is     tried:  We     be-seech  Thee,  hear         us 


f-^ 


^^8^ 


-*=^ 


:^ 


=F=f=t 


I 


S3^ 


if^^tj — I — ^- 
W — H—t 


:*=Si 


f"    -^ 


?»^ 


-s^ 


i^a? 


-f— s;*- 


Keep  her 

— m — •— 


life  and   doc-trine  pure;  Grant  her    pa-tience  to      en -dure, 


egjH 


r=r=F 


■^ ^ '^—j-Vm- •—^ * r^—^» f^^— 1 


11 


t=t 


^^ 


^1 


:^S=iC 


i 


-2?t- 


i=r 


*-^ 


Trust-ing    in   Thy  prom-ise   sure:  We    be-seech  Thee,  hear 


V^' 


r 


i=f: 


fe-| 


:t=t 


P-, 


Si^ 


^g     I  Jesus,  with  Th}^  Church  abide, 

Thou  her  Savior,  Lord  and  Guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Keep  her  life  and  doctrine  pure; 

Grant  her  patience  to  endure. 

Trusting  in  Thy  promise  sure: 

We  beseech  Thee,' hear  us. 


HYMNS. 


571 


Save  her  love  from  grov/ing  cold, 
Make  her  watchmen  .strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round,  Thy  peaceful  fold: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
May  her  lamp  of  truth  be  bright, 
Bid  her  bear  aloft  her  light 
Far  in  realms  of  alien  night: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

Strong  against  the  hosts  of  sin, 
Foes  without  and  foes  within. 
By  Thy  help  her  triumph  win: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Then  shall  she  all  glorious  be, 
From  the  stain  of  guilt  set  free. 
Ever,  Lord,  to  live  with  Thee: 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


^mmm 


1r=1: 


I.   O        lead    and  guide    us.    Lord,      In      paths     of 


KC\     I  O  lead  and  guide  us.  Lord, 
In  paths  of  peace; 
Put  forth  Thy  mighty  hand 
For  our  release. 

2  Turning  our  hearts  to  Thee, 

Drawn  by  Thy  love. 

Seeking  from  sin  to  flee, 

True  may  we  prove. 

3  Meekly  to  bear  Thy  cross, 

Though  the  world  frown; 
Winning  through  pain  and  loss, 
Heaven's  shining  crown. 


572 


HYMNS. 


-J 1 \- 


I.   God  of    the  liv-iiig,  in  whose  eyes  Un-veiled  Thy  whole  cre-a-tion  lies, 

^ 


:!=t: 


U 


F=t 


i^iJi^^ra#^,^^^siP 


All  souls  are  Thine;  we  may  not  say  That  those  are  dead  who  pass   a  -  way: 


mmmmm^m^ 


r— 17^-^^ 


From  this  our  world  of  flesh  set  free,  We  know  them  liv-ing   un  -  to  Thee 


-0- — » 


t=3: 


^=^^=E 


f-itk 


I     I 


^=3=3 


^Q     I   God  of  the  living-,  in  whose  eyes 
Unveiled  Thy  whole  creation  lies, 
All  souls  are  Thine;  we  may  not  say 
That  those  are  dead  who  pass  away: 
From  this  our  world  of  flesh  set  free, 
We  know^  them  living  unto  Thee. 

2  Released  from  earthly  toil  and  strife. 
With  Thee  is  hidden  still  their  life; 
Thine  are  their  thoughts,  their  w^orks,  their  powers, 
All  Thine,  and  3'et  most  truly  ours: 
For  well  we  know\  where'er  the}'  be, 
Our  dead  are  living  unto  Thee. 


HYMNS. 


573 


Not  spilt  like  water  on  the  ground, 
Not  wrapt  in  dreamless  sleep  profound, 
Not  wandering  in  unknown  despair 
Beyond  Thy  voice,  Thine  arm,  Thy  care, 
Not  left  to  lie  like  fallen  tree. 
Not  dead,  but  living  unto  Thee. 

O  Breather  into  man,  of  breath, 
O  Holder  of  the  keys  of  death, 
O  Quickener  of  the  life  within, 
Save  us  from  death,  the  death  of  sin, 
That  heart  and  soul  and  spirit  be 
Forever  living  unto  Thee. 


^=te 


I.    O     help  us,  Ivord,  each  hour  of  need,  Thy  heav'n-ly  sue  -  cor    give; 


Tj!^ 


j_L^ 1— I l-^l 1— U 


Help  us   in  tho't,  and  word,  and  deed,  Each  hour  on  earth  we    live. 


(Jl      I   O  help  us,  Lord,  each  hour  of  need, 
Thy  heavenly  succor  give; 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each"hour  on  earth  we  live.  • 

2  O  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed 

With  contrite  anguish  sore; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
O  help  us.  Lord,  the  more. 

3  O  help  us,  Jesus,  from  on  high; 

We  know  no  help  but  Thee; 
O  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 
As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be. 


574 


HYMNS. 


m 


r 


r^^ 


I.    Out     of    the  deep    I        call, 


Out    of  the  deep  to  Thee.         Be- 
Be-fore 

I    -    J    1  J^ 


t=t 


■!=&. 


H 


1 — r^ 


^A 


i=d=fd 


^^^^' 


fore 

0 


Thv  throne,  O  hord,  I    fall, 


i^HH^ 


Be    mer  -  ci  -  ful 

-4—'       ' 


n^i 


to 


^f- 


Out 

I 


of    the  deep    I 


The   woe-  ful  deep  of     sin, 


J^Ti-l   t  ^t  fi^^-^-l-t-t-^^ 


^ 


4 — l- 


la 


^ii 


-«^- 


:^=a^ 


Of 


e  -  vil  done  in  days  gone  by,     Of      e-  vil  still  with -in. 


» » m- 


f—f—^ 


Egra 


I — ^ — t — \ 


Q2     I   ^ut  of  the  deep  I  call, 

Out  of  the  deep  to  Thee. 
Before  Thy  throne,  O  Lord,  I  fall, 

Be  merciful  to  me. 
Out  of  the  deep  I  cry. 

The  woeful  deep  of  sin, 
Of  evil  done  in  days  gone  by. 

Of  evil  still  within. 


HYMNS. 


575 


Out  of  the  deep  of  fear, 

Of  wilful  wrong  and  shame, 
From  midnight  watch  till  dawn  is  near 

I  call  upon  Thy  name. 
Lord,  there  is  mercy  now, 

As  ever  was,  with  Thee; 
Low  in  the  dust  I  humbly  bow, 

Be  merciful  to  me. 


^^ 


4z«: 


^ 


gpiPP^ 


m 


I.    O  Lord,  our  help  in       a  -  ges   past.    Our   hope  in   years   to     come, 


^ 


^-H=-f 


^m 


Our  shel- ter  from  the  storm-y     blast.  And     our     e  -  ter  -  nal  home! 


i=s=ffcE 


m.^-^ 


gn 


-i — r 


gg     I  O  Lord,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
Our  hope  in  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  ! 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  people  dwell  secure; 

Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 

And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 

Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  j^ears  the  same. 

4  O  Lord,  our  help  in  ages  past. 

Our  hope  in  years  to  come; 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home.    . 


5/6 


HYMNS. 


i^ 


m^ 


'0—9 


m 


-^—-^ 


I.  Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby      we  trace  Our  path  when  wont  to  stray; 


m==^^n^ 


M 


:i — \ — r 


^ 


-i=k 


3^i 


••=^^F^n=M 


-«-^ 


Stream  from  the  fount  of   heav'nly  grace, Brook  by    the  trav'ler's  way; 


£ 


-#— 


t— ^n 


g^B 


'^-^-     » 


^=i^ 


Bread     of    our  souls,  whereon    we  feed,   Rich  man  -  na  from  on  high; 
I  .  I       I        - 


:&1 


:^=i: 


^ 


1 — r— :g± 


1 


.j_<^   r-r-r^-  ' 


^ 


Our  chart  and  guide,  wherein  we  read      Of  realms  be-yond  the    sky. 

jfa::t±=l=trfa:V-^f-»-,=I=[J: 


m 


t 


^ 


g 


:i|— r 


i 


^ J.     I  Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 

Our  path  when  wont  to  .stray ; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heavenly  grace, 

Brook  by  the  traveler's  way; 
Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed. 

Rich  manna  from  on  high; 
Our  chart  and  guide,  wherein  we  read 

Of  realms  bej^ond  the  sky. 


HYMNS. 


577 


ii 


Pillar  of  fire,  through  watches  dark, 

Of  cloud  to  lead  by  day; 
When  waves  would  whelm  our  tossing  bark, 

Our  anchor  and  our  stay; 
Word  of  the  ever-living  God, 

Light  of  His  radiant  Sun: 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 

Or  heaven  itself  be  w^on  ? 

Yet  to  unfold  thy  hidden  worth, 

Thy  mysteries  to  reveal, 
That  Spirit  which  first  gave  thee  forth 

Thy  volume  must  unseal. 
Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn 

The  wnsdom  it  imparts, 
And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn 

With  simple,  childlike  hearts. 

. u 


-m — ^-z:^ ■ 


I.  Come 


\l-± 


!^fe4: 


the  land 

— • 


of 


peace, 


42- 


r- 


From  shad-ows  come    a  -  way 


1 — r 


m 


i 


^l7-^,- 


^ 


ztci 


t 


m 


i^ 


^•-L- #- 


III 

Where    all  the  sounds  of  weeping  cease,  And  storms  no  more  have  sway. 


g 


H 


fctz^ 


:f=^=t 


'±z 


4 — U— i— ^ 


i^—)r 


1 — r 


t^K     I   Come  to  the  land  of  peace. 

From  shadows  come  away; 
Where  all  the  sounds  of  weeping  cease, 
And  storms  no  more  have  sway. 

2  Fear  hath  no  dwelling  here; 

But  pure  repose  and  lov<^ 
Breathe  through  the  bright  celestial  air, 
The  spirit  of  the  dove. 

3  In  this  Divine  abode. 

Change  leaves  no  saddening  trace: 
Come,  trusting  spirit,  to  thy  God, 
Thy  holy  resting  place. 


578 


HYMNS. 


fc&$4 


O   precious  sign 
# — # — r^ 


;feEi: 


I     I       I       I 


and  seal  of  heav'nl}'  un-ion,  From  day  to  day  thy 


r-r-r-r 


t_t  -^  ^ 


I  1 


£3 


^ 


l=t 


r r 

meaning  dear-er  grows;     An     em-blem  thou     of       ho  -  ly   love  con- 


«^f^ 


__^_**_;g-- 


t=t 


j; 


t=t 


jug  -  ial,      From  God    in  heav'n   that      love    in  bless-ing  flows. 


^^ 


r-^ 


P 


:|=l=t: 


1=1 


A  A     I  O  precious  sign  and  seal  of  heavenly  union, 

From  day  to  day  thy  meaning  dearer  grows; 
An  emblem  thou  of  holy  love  conjugial, 

From  God  in  heaven  that  love  in  blessing  flows. 

2  With  jewels  fair  His  bride  and  wife  adorning, 

Our  Lord  hath  set  a  crown  her  brow  above. 
Its  gems  are  radiant  .stars; — to  her  He  giveth, 
That  priceless  pearl  of  life,  Conjugial  Love! 

3  What  sweet  and  pure  affections  cluster  round  it, 

As  lesser  brilliants  gird  a  central  vStone: 
Its  light  pours  forth  and  lends  a  brighter  lustre 
To  every  ray  more  dim  from  them  alone. 

4  Shine  bright,  thou  golden  ring,  with  gleam  and  glitter, 

From  fire  that  melts  and  welds  the  twain  in  one; 
A  perfect  union,  all  the  dross  consuming, 
Behold  one  angel  when  its  work  is  done ! 


HYMNS. 


579 


Thy  Word  is   like     a    gar-den,  Ivord, With  flow-ers  brif^ht  and  fair; 


t=t 


:t=b=F==l 


t=t 


I     I     I 


And     ev-'rv    one  who  seeks  may  phick  A   love-lv  bios- som  there. 


fe=^ 


:t= 


=^ 


fei^bil 1 \^ 


titttt: 


-i — r- 

gy     I  Th3'  Word  is  like  a  garden,  Lord, 
W^ith  flowers  bright  and  fair; 
And  ever}'  one  who  seeks  may  pluck 
A  lovel}'  blossom  there. 

2  Thy  Word  is  like  a  deep,  deep  mine; 

And  jewels  rich  and  rare 
Are  hidden  in  its  mighty  depths 
For  every  searcher  there. 

3  Th}'  Word  is  like  a  starr}'  host; 

A  thousand  ra^'S  of  light 
Are  seen,  to  guide  the  traveler, 
And  make  his  pathw-ay  bright. 

4  Thy  W^ord  is  like  a  glorious  choir. 

And  loud  its  anthems  ring; 
Though  man}'  tongues  and  parts  unite, 
It  is  one  song  they  sing. 

5  Th}'  W^ord  is  like  an  armory. 

Where  soldiers  ma}'  repair. 
And  find  for  life's  long  battle-day 
All  needful  weapons  there. 

6  O  may  I  love  Thy  precious  Word, 

INIay  I  explore  the  mine, 
May  I  its  fragrant  flowers  glean, 
Its  light  upon  me  shine! 

7  O  may  I  find  my  armor  there, 

Thy  W^ord  my  trusty  sword  ! 
I'll  learn  to  fight  with  every  foe 
The  battle  of  the  Lord, 


58o 


PP 


-J^-- N- 


HYMNS. 


PP 


-m-T- 


^ 


i53^S 


I.  Ho  -  ly  night !    peace-ful  night !    All         is    dark,    save        the  light 


1 — t— r 


E 


Yon-der  where  they  sweet  vig-il  keep  O'er  the  babe,  who  in     si -lent  sleep 


X— ;-v^j: 


£r^ 


izzi: 


-t^ — ^ — y — fc^- 


-V 5/ ^ 


I 


PP 


^ 


:i:r= 


Rests     in  heav  -  en  -  ly       peace,        Rests  in    heav  -  en  -  ly      peace. 


ftO.     I  Holy  night  I  peaceful  night ! 
All  is  dark,  save  the  light 
Yonder  where  they  sweet  vigil  keep 
O'er  the  babe,  who  in  silent  sleep 
Rests  in  heavenly  peace, 
Rests  in  heavenly  peace.. 

2  Hoh^  night !  peaceful  night ! 
Onh^  for  shepherds'  sight 
Came  blest  visions  of  angel  throngs, 
With  their  loud  hallelujah  songs. 
Hail !  the  Savior  is  come. 
Hail !  the  Savior  is  come. 


HYMNS. 


581 


3  Holy  night !  peaceful  night  ! 
Child  of  heaven  !    O  how  bright 
Thou  didst  smile  on  us  when  Thou  wast  born, 
Blest  indeed  was  that  happy  morn, 

Full  of  heavenly  joy, 

Full  of  heavenly  joy. 


I.    High   in  the  heav'ns,  e-ter-  nal  God  !  Thy  goodness  in     full  glo-ry  shines; 


s^ 


B 


P 


Thy  truth  shall  break  thro'  ev-'ry  cloud  That  veils  and  darkens  Thy  de -signs 

1- 


l^pF^=r=f4a 


gQ     I  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God  ! 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  vShines; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  Thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  Thy  justice  stands. 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
WivSe  are  the  wonders  of  Thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  From  the  provisions  of  Thy  house 

We  shall  be  fed  with  angels'  food; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 

And  brings  salvation  on  its  flood. 

4  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free. 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord; 
And  in  Thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  Thy  Word. 


582 


HYMNS. 


$ 


fe 


& 


¥ 


t^rt- 


-0— 


I.  Near  -  er,  my  God,     to  Thee,  Near  -  er      to      Thee:     E'en  though  it 


g%' 


s* 


h 


-•-^ 


1 tr-t 


^^^^^ 


P^ 


^ 


1^=if 


be      a  cross 


gi 


That      rais-eth      me: 


Still     all  my  song  shall  be, 


t=:t 


I  ^1 


^nJ- 


ms 


^ 


a 


^ 


-•-r 


31=3: 


irX^lf 


Near-er,  my  God,  to  Thee,  Near-er,my  God,  to  Thee,  Near-er  to     Thee. 


YQ     I  Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee: 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me: 
Still  all  m}'  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 


2  Though  like  a  wanderer. 

Daylight  all  gone, 

Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone: 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I  'd  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 


HYMNS. 


583 


k±I± 


r 


3  There  let  the  way  appear, 

Steps  up  to  heaven; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given: 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Near.er,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise: 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


:^ 


1}' 


-^ 


¥=P=± 


r^ir^Sr 


P 


I.  God  is   the  ref-ugeof  His  saints  When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 


t=t 


f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 


Ere    we  can  of-fer  our  com-plaints,  Be-hold  Him  pres-ent  with  His  aid. 


$^^;eB^e^seBe'^ 


? 


--^~ 


a^._*  .. 


i^pa 


r 


T-r-t 


71      I   God  is  the  refuge  of  His  saints 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints. 
Behold  Him  present  with  His  aid. 

2  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore. 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

^  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world — 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 


584 


rf*i=fl 

-r-'j  -1 — h 

P-J.-^-JH 

pdzn 

F=^     H     ^     »H 

I.  The 

5av  -  ior  reigns,  the  Lord   most  High 

;  A  - 

bove  the  heav'ns  His 

— f ¥ k f — 

i^y|^ 

J — t-j — u 

L-t- r^-i 

-U 

Efe^r-+=^ 

^ 


^ 


^=i=i=^=a 


^ 


^ 


see  -  ing      eye; 

* — ^f — (— 


He       rul  -  eth,      He 


lone. 


ILJ  t 


m 


P^ 


Y2     ^  The  Savior  reigns,  the  Lord  most  High; 

Above  the  heavens  His  throne; 
The  countless  worlds  before  Him  lie 
As  one,  to  His  all-seeing  ej'e; 

He  ruleth,  He  alone. 


2  Throughout  the  universe  His  reign; 

He  notes  the  sparrow's  fall; 
No  captive's  sigh  of  grief  and  pain, 
No  prayer  for  help  to  Him  is  vain; 

His  care  is  over  all. 


HYMNS. 


585 


T±-t^ • ? d • M J 4 


^^ 


-^ 


A'F-- 


O  Thou  whose  pow'r  o'erniov-ing  worlds  pre-sides,  Whose  voice  ere- 


\ — V 


ig= 


lis 


■  -  r-r 

a  -  ted,  and  whose  wis  -  dom  guides;      On     dark-ling     man      in 

I 


^^ 


J—* 


^ — I — V 


-C^- 


^^ 


I — r 


=1: 


S 


1-^      I     J-4- 


i 


,EEt 


-«^  -i$»- 


I      I 

pure  ef-ful-gence  shine,  And  cheer  the  cloud-ed  mind  with  light  Di- vine. 
t^A      .^  J  ^        _       ^     ^     t^ 


:f=t: 


I  I  I 


TQ     I   O  Thou  whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presides, 
Whose  voice  created,  and  whose  wisdom  guides; 
On  darkling  man  in  pure  effulgence  shine, 
And  cheer  the  clouded  mind  with  light  Divine. 


2   'T  is  Thine  alone  to  calm  the  troubled  breast 
With  silent  confidence  and  holy  rCvSt; 
From  Thee,  O  Lord,  we  spring;  to  Thee  we  tend, 
Thou  First  and  Last !   Beginning  Thou,  and  End  ! 


586 


HYMNS. 


I.  A     her-ald  voice  the  lone-1} 

» "f-  .r-  r  .-?:-.g 


I.  A     her-ald  voice  the  lone-ly    des   -   ert  cheers;      Pre-pare  the 


»-4-; 


*S 


a^zii 


t=t=t 


3czt 


s 


K  I       I  -^  I 


I 


^S 


I       •       I  I  ^1     -  I  ^ 

way  !  Je  -  ho  -  vah    God     ap  -  pears!         The    vSav-ior     comes,  b>' 


JLl^   ^    .      Ai 


:i=t: 


-r 


I 


proph-ets  long  fore-told;  The  deaf  shall  hear  Him,  and  the  blind  be- hold 


fcfac 


*s 


-t^ 


t-t=-l= 


74 


Q'-^h r 

1  A  herald  voice  the  lonely  desert  cheers; 
Prepare  the  way  !     Jehovah  God  appears  ! 
The  vSavior  comes,  by  prophets  long  foretold; 
The  deaf  shall  hear  Him,  and  the  blind  behold. 

2  Lo  !   from  the  stem  of  Jesse  springs  a  rod, 
His  name  Immanuel,  the  Mighty  God, 
The  Everlasting  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Whose  sacred  government  shall  still  increase. 

3  Justice  and  judgment  shall  His  throne  defend, 
And  peace  with  white-robed  innocence  descend; 
The  Lord  of  Hosts  shall  o'er  His  foes  prevail, 
And  crime  shall  cease,  and  falsehood's  empire  fail. 

4  As  the  good  shepherd's  care  his  flock  directs, 
Bv  day  o'ersees  them  and  by  night  protects; 
vSo  shall  mankind  His  guardian  care  engage, 
The  promised  Father  of  an  endless  age. 


HYMNS. 


587 


See  a  long  train  fair  vSalem's  courts  adorn  i 
See  future  sons  and  daughters,  yet  unborn 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise 
Receiving  life,  preparing  for  the  skies  ' 


~^t 


^^. 


^: 


I.  It 


't^-:rt-t: 


^±t±±^: 


is     not  death  to 


-a- 


^i^^^ 


di( 


^ 


T 


It 


To    leave  this  wea  -  ry     road, 


f^- 


-^ 


S§ 


And  midst  the  broth-er  -  hood  on  high     To       be    at  home  with  God 


fct= 


^ 


-t=t- 


75     I   ^t  is  not  death  to  die, 

To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  midst  the  brotherhood  on  high 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 

2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise,  on  strong  exulting  wing, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  O  Lord,  Thou  Prince  of  life  ! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die; 
By  Thee  they  conquer  in  the  strife 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 


588 


HYMNS. 


m 


-^ 


^ii 


s     j.    '^ 


^^-r 


I.  We      ask  not,  Ivord,     a       path-way  al- ways  bright,   But    for  Thine 


m 


u2- 


M 


* 


P=T 


-(2^ 


t=t: 


l-r-4- 


J — V 


^ 


3^=t=g 


-2;^- 


S: 


r-1 — = 

aid     to  walk  there-  in 


a  -  right;      That  Thou,  our  Guide,  thro' 


^^^E^^ 


.-U^^ 


^^ 


tti 


4-4. 


^Et3ES^g 


^"^  ■ »    »    »    « 


r^- 


I  ■*■ 

all   its  de-vious  way,  Wilt    give  us  strength  suf-fi-cient  to  our 

j_  1  _  J  ^-"^^ 


nzzr 
day. 


gi^^^iiiiii 


^ 


7(5     I  We  ask  not,  Lord,  a  pathway-  alwa^'S  bright. 
But  for  Thine  aid  to  walk  therein  aright; 
That  Thou,  our  Guide,  through  all  its  devious  way. 
Wilt  give  us  strength  sufficient  to  our  day. 

2  Not  for  the  fleeting  303'S  that  earth  bestows, 
*    Not  for  exemption  from  its  many  woes; 

But  that,  come  joy  or  woe,  come  good  or  ill, 
With  childlike  faith  we  trust  Thy  guidance  still. 

3  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  find  the  latent  good 
That  sorrow  3'ields,  when  rightl3'  understood; 
And  for  the  frequent  joy  that  crowns  our  da3\s, 
Help  us  with  grateful  hearts  our  hymns  to  raise, 

4  Thou  knowest  all  our  needs,  and  will  supply: 
No  veil  of  darkness  hides  us  from  Thine  eye. 
Nor  vainly,  from  the  depths,  on  Thee  we  call; 
Thy  tender  love  enfolds,  encircles  all. 


HYMNS. 


589 


^^^m^^^^m^ 


I.   Bright-est  and  best    of     the    sons   of  the  morn-ing,    Dawn   on  our 

I 


i^i^l^ 


r-t—r 


t-F 


W- 


:frr»=3 


:« 


^m 


J L 


S 


:a- 


e 


i# 


dark  -  ness  and    lend  us  thine  aid: 


F 


Star      of  the  East,  the  ho- 

I       I    .^ 


-2^ 


:^=it 


I       I 


I    ,    I 


^ 


■Z5|- 


-25^ 


]=it: 


r 


— < «i -wH n- 


ri  -  zon  a- dorn- ing,  Guide  where  the  in-fantRe-deem-er   is   laid. 

-#     #    ,  jg ^     ,  f^ # — :;n^ •— •— r^? »    ^    1  g' 


^^pi^^^^ 


ifcip: 


i 


:t=t 


yy     I  Brightest  and  best  of  the  vSons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid: 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining. 

Low  lies  His  bed  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Savior  of  all. 

3  Say  shall  we  jdeld  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean. 
Myrrh  from  the  forest  and  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  w^e  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration. 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 


590 


HYMNS. 


,^,— *-!=•— S— J— ^-t^— 5=1,— I 


I.  Sons  of  men,  be  -  hold  from  far,     Hail!  the  long-ex  -  pect-ed  star; 

I 
t 


^--i 


^^=F 


Ja-cob's  star  that  gilds  the  night,  Guides  be- wil-dered   na-ture  right. 


L^^ 


^F=F=F 


J=i 


I    I 

-J— 4 


Mild    it  shines  on      all    be-neath,    Pierc-ing  thro' the  shades  of  death; 


13 


t=|i: 
I       I 


i 


■t: 


1 — r 


i 


Scat-t' ring  er-ror's  wide-spread  night,  Kin-dlingdark-ness  in  -to  light. 


T=£ 


f= 


:^=^ 


^tK 


f4 


@ 


Tg     I  Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far, 
Hail!  the  long-expected  star; 
Jacob's  star  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 
Mild  it  shines  on  all  beneath. 
Piercing  through  the  shades  of  death; 
Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night, 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 


HYMNS. 


591 


2  Nations  all,  remote  and  near, 
Haste  to  see  your  God  appear: 
Haste,  for  Him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  Him  manifested  there. 
There  behold  the  Da^^-Spring  rise, 
Pouring  light  upon  3'our  e3'es: 
See  it  chase  the  shades  away, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


m^^^§^mmm. 


j=j=iiJ 


I.  When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain,  The  glitt'ringhost  bestud  the  sky, 


^^^m^^^^ 


-rt-i 


# *~0~. • # 1- 


••-T- 


m 


;i 


SE^5E3 


-0-    ^It'    -#    -^ 
One  star    a-lone   of    all  the  train    Can  fix  the  sin-ner's  wand'ringeye. 


m 


s 


-»— 


f^ 


ilgili 


70     I  When,  marshalled  on  the  nightl}'  plain. 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sk}^ 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark,  hark!  to  God  the  chorus  breaks 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem; 
But  one  alone  the  Savior  speaks; 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  It  is  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all. 

It  bids  m^^  dark  forebodings  cease; 
And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall 
It  leads  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

4  Then,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


592 


HYMNS. 


J__L4 1 p;:q=:!;^=« 


l=i=J=C:i 


l^ 


H — * — 9 — #^^L^ — j: 


[.   Praise  ye   the  Lord!  im-mor-tal  choir,    In  heav'nly  heights  a -bove 

-  -  -# 2 f^|»— ^# F— .^-— r-f^— • • nf=2    - 


I 

Shine  to    His    glo-ry,  worlds  of  light;  Ye  mil-lion  suns   of      space; 

I        I       •      -f-      m_W • - \^^ 


m 


£: 


I    I 


r^^ — r-n 


t — I — \ — r 


m 


m 


t=^ 


f—r 


;   :   j 


1^: 


^       ^    *    * 


%^ 


Fair  moons  and  glitt'ring  stars  of  night,  That  run  vour  mvs-tic       race! 

II"" 


i'aii    iiiuuiis  aiiu  i^iii-t  img  olciiou 


H-tt--=p^=4, 


^P 


J        I 

gn     I  Praise  3^e  the  Lord!  immortal  choir, 

In  heavenly  heights  above. 
With  harp,  and  voice,  and  souls  of  fire 

That  burn  with  perfect  love. 
Shine  to  His  glor3%  worlds  of  light; 

Ye  million  suns  of  space; 
Fair  moons  and  glittering  stars  of  night, 

That  run  your  mj'stic  race! 

2  Ye  gorgeous  clouds  that  deck  the  sky 
With  cr\\stal,  crimson,  gold, 
And  rainbow  arches  raised  on  high, 
The  light  of  life  unfold! 


HYMNS. 


593 


Storm,  lightning,  thunder,  hail  and  snow, 
Wild  winds  that  keep  His  word, 

Old  mountains  lying  far  below, 
Unite  to  bless  the  IvOrd. 

His  name,  ye  forests,  wave  along, 

Outbreathe  it,  ever}^  flower; 
Birds,  beasts,  and  insects,  swell  the  song 

That  tells  His  love  and  power. 
And  round  the  wide  world  let  it  roll. 

While  man  shall  lead  it  on; 
Join  every  ransomed  human  soul, 

In  glorious  unison! 


:fa=±=d= 


ft 


-J- 


:ti 


-A-.4 


:t=i^: 


:^=^^ 


I.   Thine  for -ev   -  er;  God   of    love,  Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  a-  bove; 


-(^ 


U 
-^-^ 


— 15s- 


;a==4 


I 


Thine  for  -  ev 


er  mav   we    be 


j_j — ^ — ^  — ^ — I — fi 1 — a 


Here  and   in 

I 


't^'^i-- 


F 


^0-. — ^h 


e  -  ter 


ty. 


g  j      I  Thine  forever;  God  of  love. 

Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above; 
Thine  forever  nia}^  we  be 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever;  Lord  of  life. 

Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever;  O  how  blest 
The}^  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest; 
Savior,  Thou  our  way  defend, 
Keep  us  safely  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  forever;  Thou  our  Guide; 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied; 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven. 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 


594 


HYMNS. 


:4: 


m 


33 


-1^ 


M 


i 


4-J- 


^—w- 


I.   O      Je    -   sus      Christ,   Re-deem  -  er, 


=EE 


tt 


Lord, 


t: 


lone      by 

v^ ^ — 


-^-1— J- 


=F 


gel 


— nzT" 
hosts       a 


-^^V 


I     I 


■v=^ 


dored;     To     Thee     on 


-ts*— 


F 


:^ 


earth      shall 
I 


■^- 


:t: 


p— ^-T- 


praise  be      given, 


1^1 


•— •— r 


i^— # 


-?5|- 


iisl 


As   Thou     art 


glo 


^£ 


-#-  —  -S- A    -♦- 


giii^i 


t^=i 


-    fied     in  heav'n. 


.f2^- 


pp 


82     ^  ^  Jesus  Christ,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Alone  by  angel  hosts  adored; 
To  Thee  on  earth  shall  praise  be  given, 
As  Thou  art  glorified  in  heaven. 

2  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  exalted  high; 
Thy  radiance  fills  the  earth  and  sky. 
In  Thee  we  own  all  power  Divine; 
All  wisdom,  light  and  life  are  Thine. 


3  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies.  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  Thy  Word; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Thy  kingdom  stand  for  evermore. 


HYMNS. 


595 


S 


I     -^ 


-#   -*- 


I.   O    ren-der  thanks  to  God     a-bove,  TheFoun-tain  of    e- ter-nal  love; 


^     ^ 


^fo: 


:&^, 


^  ^ 


:t=ti:tt. 


l—\=^- 


:[==[: 


:1=4=J=:i: 


:2-i 


5-J 


•— 


S 


r^ 


:^ 


Whose  mer-c}'  firm,  thro'  a-ges  past,  Hath  stood, and  shall  for-ev  -  er    last; 

J        I 


Hi 


^=|B 


^P.^g 


t=^=^ 


p 


I — #- 


/?s       /^       /«TS 


^    r   ,     ,     I  -      -    ,  ^    ^    ^    .    I 

Whose  mer-cy  firm,  thro'  a-ges  past,  Hath  stood,  and  shall  for-ev  -  er  last 


!l± 


E^ 


J — J^ — ^ 


I — h 


:EE3 


1 


g2     ^   ^  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  Fountain  of  eternal  love; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 
Flath  stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 

2  Who  can  recount  His  wondrous  deeds. 
Whose  greatness  all  our  thought  exceeds  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
A  tribute  equal  to  His  praise  ? 


3  Then  be  the  Lord  forever  bleSvSed, 
His  name  eternalh'  confessed; 
And  let  us  all  with  full  accord 
Resound  the  praises  of  the  Lord. 


596 


HYMNS. 


[^ 


trd: 


tJ: 


4 — \ 


3^ 


:i=3: 


m 


I.  Praise  to   God,  im  -  mor  -  tal  praise,  For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 


t= 


*ifeii 


Boun 


•teous  Source  of   ev  -  'ry    joy,      Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 


£=t 


1 — I — r 


1 — I — \- 


d «^- 


f=f 


-^*- 


All  that  Spring  with  lav-ish  hand       vScat-ters  o'er  the    smil-ing  land; 

-0   r  »   t  .-%  t  f^  .  t  z — • — ■ 

— S — L — h — h— f-i'^^-H — U     i   I      f     •     ^ 


ig 


gi — ^ — r 


fc=t: 


:Jt 


L?=fc 


t=r=± 


r=j: 


tr 


-•_5_ 


==1= 


-25^ 


a^E^ES 


-(^^ 


1    '  I    i    r  I 

All  that    lib  -'ral     Au-tumn  pours  From  her  rich  o'er  -  flow-  ing  stores; 


r:^  -  ^ 


1 — \ — r 


gl     I  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  jo5^ 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 
All  that  Spring  with  lavish  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land; 
All  that  liberal  Autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores; 


HYMNS. 


597 


Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain, 
Clouds  that  drop  distilling  dews, 
Suns  that  tempering  warmth  diffuse; — 
These  to  Thee,  and  more  w^e  owe. 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow; 
And  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  songs  of  praise. 


M: 


^b=f= 


Glo   -    r3%  hon  -  or,      ex  -   al   -   ta  -  tion, 
I  I  ^ 


^ 


A     -    do  -   ra  -  tion 


^=^=^ 


^ 


il^^^sfe^ 


li 


be 


-r-g-- 


i^ 


to  Thee,  E  -  ter      -     nal  One, 


*•  *  I 

Fa-ther,  Son,  and  Ho-ly  Spir-it,    I 


fer 


m 


sd^t 


»--t2_K 


gr:t^fc:iH_|i_t: 


t=4r±U-l— t- 


m 


m 


i 


-2?^ 


Lord.      A-MKN. 


-^-       ^ 


God 


^ 


i«i-t 


our  Sav  -  ior,   Je  -  sus  Christ,  our  on 


ii 


:t=^ 


i| 


:^=b: 


r 


gg     Glory,  honor,  exaltation. 

Adoration  be  to  Thee,  Eternal  One, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

God  our  Savior,  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Lord.     Amen. 


598 


HYMNS. 


§^^ 


Qf^     I  The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done; 
The  victory  of  life  is  won; 
Let  angel  songs  of  praise  be  sung  !     Alleluia  ! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst; 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed; 
Triumphant  shouts  of  jo}-  outburst !     Alleluia  ! 


HYMNS. 

3  The  third  bright  morn  He  rose  again, 
In  glorious  majesty  to  reign; 

O  rise  and  swell  the  glad  refrain  !     Alleluia  ! 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell; 

Loud  hymns  of  praise  His  glory  tell !     Alleluia  ! 


599 


at   Thy  glad  approach  The  howl -ing  winds  are    still 


E£ 


,1  I 

Thy  prais-es 


I  I  I  I 

the 


^m 


^ 


-J-4- 


dirr^ 


sIee 


tlie^  lone-ly  waste,  And  breathe  from  ev'ry  hill. 


\m 


:^E 


x=t 


U  i 

§7     I  Messiah,  at  Thy  glad  approach 
The  howling  winds  are  still; 
Thy  praises  fill  the  lonely  waste, 
And  breathe  from  every  hill. 

2  The  hidden  fountains  at  Thy  call 

Their  sacred  stores  unlock; 
Loud  in  the  desert  sudden  streams 
Burst  living  from  the  rock. 

3  The  incense  of  the  Spring  ascends 

Upon  the  morning  gale; 
Red  o'er  the  hill  the  roses  bloom. 
And  lilies  in  the  vale. 

4  Renewed,  the  earth  a  robe  of  light, 

A  robe  of  beauty  wears; 
And  in  new  heavens  a  brighter  sun 
Leads  on  the  promised  years. 

5  Let  Israel  to  the  Prince  of  Peace 

The  loud  hosanna  sing; 
With  hymns  and  hallelujahs  now, 
O  Zion.  hail  thy  King ! 


6oo 


i 


^^z^zgzziE 


m 


1 


W 


-^ 


I.  Fa-ther,  whose  hand    hath  led   me    so     se-cure-ly,      Fa-ther, whose 


^ 


-r  f  ..ggn^-gi 


fe"£ 


^ 


t=t: 


^ 


41      1    I 


1 — r 


$ 


5 


^=M: 


-0^ 


i— it- 


:r^^ 


ear       hath       lis-tened  to    my  prayer,        Fa-ther, whose  eye       hath 


^ 


-s-— 


1         I         I         I 


^ 


I         1 


r— r 


^ 


^=1= 


te: 


^ — r^i =-^ 

watched  o'er  me   so      sure    -   ly,       Whose  heart  hath  loved  with  love  be- 
^  ^       -^  ^  f^         t^     ^       -0-     ^     ^      . 


1         I         I 


i 


t=^ 


*- 


i=tc=^: 


f=r= 


1 — I — \ 


^i 


:^ 


^g^ 


^^ 


■J — I 


^S 


1 


yond   compare,  Whose  heart  hath  loved  with  love  be-yond  com-pare; 


I         -0-     -0-       -<^- 


^    -    •-^f=t^=^    -^ 


t 


■^^^ 


^=^ 


r  I    'i    M 


gg     I  Father,  whose  hand  hath  led  me  so  securely. 

Father,  whose  ear  hath  listened  to  my  prayer, 
Father,  whose  eye  hath  watched  o'er  me  so  surely, 
Whose  heart  hath  loved  w4th  love  be3'ond  compare; 

2  Vouchsafe.  O  Heavenly  Father,  to  instruct  me 
In  the  straight  wa^'  wherein  I  ought  to  go; 
To  life  eternal  and  to  heaven  conduct  me, 

Through  health  and  sickness  and  through  weal  and  woe. 


HYMNS. 


60 1 


#-^ 


i3^^35 


f- 


r 

Hiding  rock  and  treach'rous  shoal. 


Unknown  deeps  be-fore  me     roll 


^ 


._._-^f^f^f^,^4_^_._,._4 


m^^}~i^f=^=>=* 


■^ 


^1 


Esea 


Chart  and  compass  come  from  Thee;    Je  -  sus,    Sav-ior,  pi  -  lot 


me ! 


fet 


t  r  - 


a 


--gi- 


1= 


.iS- 


] 


t- 


gO     I  Jesus,  Savior,  pilot  me 

Over  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Unknown  deeps  before  me  roll, 
Hiding-  rock  and  treacherous  shoal. 
Chart  and  compass  come  from  Thee; 
Jesus,  Savior,  pilot  me  ! 

2  As  a  mother  stills  her  child 
Thou  canst  hush  the  ocean  wild; 
Boisterous  waves  obey  Thy  will 
When  Thy  voice  doth  say.  Be  still ! 
Wondrous  Sovereign  of  the  sea, 
Jesus,  Savior,  pilot  me  ! 

3  When  at  last  I  near  the  shore. 
And  the  fearful  breakers  roar; — 
Wind  and  tempest,  wild  unrest, 
'Twixt  me  and  the  haven  blest, — 
Still  my  cry,  O  Lord,  shall  be, 
Pilot  me,  O  pilot  me  ! 


HYMNS. 


r»:: 


^^ 


4* ^ 


^ 


] 1 


I.   Pil-grim   on  life's  drear-y     o  -  cean,  Vain-ly  seek-ing  peace  be  -  low. 


i^ 


t=t 


:^=F=F= 


c=S: 


:t=t: 


:S=&S: 


t=t 


E3 


^g^ipiP^iifp|"^s 


g 


Heed  not  thou  the  wild  commotion,    Soft-er  gales  for  thee  shall  blow; 
-•-.• #— 1-.# s-r-# a "     "   M, 


1 — r 


:=1: 


Soon  the  tempest  sweeping  o'er  thee,  Hush'd  shall  be  to  gen  -  tie  sigh; 


f— f-^r— r-^i — I — \ — r-^F— ' 


•^h— ; 


Strug-gle  on!  the  path  be-fore  thee    Up-ward  leads  to  rest     on  high. 


i^#^i=^^l^ 


90 


r 


I   Pilgrim  on  life's  drear}-  ocean, 

Vainly  seeking-  peace  below, 
Heed  not  thou  the  wild  commotion. 

Softer  gales  for  thee  shall  blow; 
Soon  the  tempest  sweeping  o'er  thee, 

Hushed  shall  be  to  gentle  sigh; 
Struggle  on !  the  path  before  thee 

Upward  leads  to  rest  on  high. 


m 


HYMNS. 


60^ 


2  Yet,  to  soothe  th}-  heart  in  sadneSvS, 

Tears  are  given,  a  sweet  relief; 
Mourning  quickly  turns  to  gladness, 

Joy  replaces  banished  grief; 
Sparkling  tears  can  banish  sorrow, 

Lighting  up  the  darkest  night; 
Stars  of  hope,  they  gild  the  morrow 

With  a  brighter,  purer  light. 


Ql      I   Break  Thou  the  Bread  of  life, 

0  Lord,  to  me. 

As  Thou  didst  break  the  loaves 
Beside  the  sea. 

2  Within  the  sacred  page 

1  seek  Thee,  Lord; 
My  spirit  pants  for  Thee, 

O  living  Word  ! 

3  Bless  Thou  the  truth,  O  Lord, 

To  me,  to  me. 
As  Thou  didst  bless  the  bread 
By  Galilee, 

4  Then  shall  all  bondage  cease, 

All  fetters  fall; 
And  I  shall  find  my  peace, 
My  All  in  all ' 


6o4 


HYMNS. 


V 


I.   Our    Fa-ther,  we      a    -  dore  Thee;  We  lium-blybow  be-  fore     Thee 
'—  • s ^— 


^s 


i 


^—•^ 


^ 


^S 


^=^ 


Hi 


^         ^    ;▼  7-r  ^:i: 

Thou  glo-rious  Ivord  of 


i^^=i 


all  I       III     mer  -  cv  now  draw 


GO     I   Our  Father,  we  adore  Thee; 
We  humbly  bow  before  Thee, 

Thou  glorious  Lord  of  all  ! 
In  mercy  now  draw  near  us, 
In  Thy  compassion  hear  us, 

As  on  Th}-  name  we  call. 

2  We  know  our  imperfection, 
We  ask  Thy  kind  protection 

From  error,  sin  and  harm. 
Of  all  good  gifts  the  Giver, 
Thou  canst  our  souls  deliver, 

By  Thine  almight}'  arm. 

3  Thy  sun  doth  shine  above  us. 
We  know  that  Thou  dost  love  us, 

Thou  Light  of  Life  Divine  ! 
O  may  Thy  Spirit  cheer  us. 
May  angels  e'er  be  near  us. 

And  we  be  whollv  Thine  ! 


HYMNS. 


605 


In  daily  tribulation, 
In  trial  and  temptation, 

Our  hope  is  but  in  Thee; 
We  do  confess,  in  meekness, 
Our  strength  is  only  weakness, 

Thy  Truth  can  make  us  free. 


P  Dolce. 


fc3: 


IS 


o=t 


ol — « — "1 — "H- 


^i^i^ 


I.  Sum-mer     suns    are  glow-ing 


dZfiz? 


^mms^mmm^ 


O    -    ver    land  and    sea; 


m 


nif        cres. 

rF^H— 

1          ,.    dim. 

rH-^^H- 

Q 

(fK^ — ^--K- 

>-^-=i- 

-1 — "h-^-i^-^- 

-•;^-^ 

V.I;       ^             »       ^ 

h 

J     «  •  2 

Hap  ■  py     light  is 

flow  -  ing 
> 

Boun  -  ti  -   ful    and 

free. 

— I'l 

^-^p r- — —^ 1 V — 

:i^t:-=t:r.1- 

-^T^fezf-^ 

i^b 

i|J 

I-          ^— 1 ^ 

r--r 

■-■ 

QQ     I  Summer  suns  are  glowing 
Over  land  and  sea; 
Happy  light  is  flowing 
Bountiful  and  free. 

2  Everything  rejoices 

In  the  mellow  rays; 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 
Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 

3  God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  all  the  world. 
And  His  banner  gleameth 
Everyw^here  unfurled. 

4  Broad  and  deep  and  glorious 

As  the  heaven  above, 
Shines  in  might  victorious 
His  eternal  love. 

5  Light  of  light !  shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way; 
Go  Thou  still  before  us 
To  the  endless  day. 


6o6 


HYMNS. 


^=--d^ 


f=4z« 


^ 


i  -J  ♦  '-rT-f^^'-;— :r^- 


:d=i 


Lord,  Thy  glo  -  ry 


fills   the  heav-en,  P^artli  is   \vitli  its    ful-ness  stored; 


i4:i 


iiriS; 


sr-r-r^ 


m 


f=f 


m 


^=c 


1    I 


I 

Lord  of  Hosts,  to  Thee  be  glo  -  ry,  Might  -y  Gotl !  In  -  car-  nate  Word  ! 


f-frf-^fr^EfeEa 


s 


Glo  -  ry    for  Thy  love  and  mer-  cy ,  Praise  for  all  Thy  bless-ings  poured, 


^^ 


3; 


^! 


m 


r=^ 


'■^ 


t=t 


I    I 


&^: 


i=d=t^ 


I 


i^EE^JEEji 


I     I      I 


1* 


-^- 


Ev- 


^ 


'ry  tongue  Thy  name  con-fess-ing,  IIo- ly,     Ho-ly,      Ho-ly,  Lord 


f^^ 


t^ 


f: 


u-t 


OJ.     Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven. 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  vStored; 
Lord  of  Hosts,  to  Thee  be  glor3% 

I\Iio;hty  God  !     Incarnate  Word  ! 
Glory  for  Th^'  love  and  nierc\', 

Praise  for  all  Th}'  blessing-s  poured, 
Everv  tongue  Thv  name  confessing. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  ! 


HYMNS. 


607 


t^i~t 


Al  -  le  -  lu 


ia  !  Praise  the  Sav-ior  !  His  the  scep-tre,  His  the  throne; 
^     ♦     ■#-     A        -      ♦     ^ 


=M 


* 


?=F 


[=^=^ 


■^- 


ii^_4-  r-^h-i|=FJ— ^j — v-\ ,.  I  -\ — I — [— r  I  .  I   ^ 


:t=H==tl=i 


-(Sf- 


-^  ^  p 


Hark!  an  -  gel  -  ic  songs  of    tri-umph  Thun-der  far     a  -cross  the  main 


^feEEtE§ 


g 


:fe 


E3 


f=t 


I         I 


J    J     I     I 


^^^^^P^ppB. 


»»: 


Might- y   ech 

t-  I  *- 


I  -  <-  -  5  *  ^ 

oes   all   ere  -  a-tion,  Send-ing  back  the  glad  re-frain. 
^     A.     M-     M-     ^ 


^ig 


i 


1 — r 


I     I 


95 


Alleluia  !     PraivSe  the  Savior  ! 

His  the.sceptre,  His  the  throne; 
Alleluia  !     Alleluia  ! 

His  the  victor}^  alone. 
Hark  !  angelic  songs  of  triumph 

Thunder  far  across  the  main; 
Mighty  echoes,  all  creation 

Sending  back  the  glad  refrain. 


6o8 


HYMNS, 


fi 


±t 


E 


J  J  J  ;»- 


3^3^ 


i=^ 


III, 
*   »   J  j 


I.  When  Jor-dan  hush'd  his  wa-ters  still,  And  si-lence  slept  on  Zi-on's  hill; 


i-»-4-i 


t^ 


t=^ 


:pczt 


i 


Mi: 


i=tt 


I — r 


*=*zsrJiz:izzf: 


■i-4- 


3!=il: 


-J— 4- 


r^ 


5=st 


tl!= 


^ — w- 


« 


^-•- 


When  Sal  em's  shepherds  thro'  the  night  Watclid  o'er  their  flocks  by  starry  light ; 


^iy 


fcp=±t= 


I     I 


M=r 


4 — I 


:fl: 


&± 


^t=F 


^=:|t 


Hark  !  from  the  mid-night  hills  a-round  A  voice  of  more  than  mor-tal  sound 

|_LjJ U=#=I 


-P- 1 — — ^ 1-       1^  Is F- 1 —  -A »       1-^- 


Q=tr1 


I 


i^^#*^ip^^PP 


,      1     I     I     LJ   1      I      I      T      '    ^'     I    '*  t-i    ^     I 

In  dis-tant  hal-le -lu-jahs  stole, W^ild  mur-m'ringo'ertherapturedsoul. 


I     ^  -.L   J   J.  i      I       III 


^9—0- 


BS 


I — [ 


Qg     I  When  Jordan  hushed  his  waters  still, 
And  silence  slept  on  Zion;s  hill; 
When  Salem's  shepherds  through  the  night 
Watched  o'er  their  flocks  by  starry  light; 
Hark  !  from  the  midnight  hills  around 
A  voice  of  more  than  mortal  sound 
In  distant  hallelujahs  stole, 
Wild  murmuring  o'er  the  raptured  soul. 


HYMNS. 


609 


On  wheels  of  light,  on  wingvS  of  flame, 

The  glorious  hosts  of  Zion  came; 

High  heaven  with  songs  of  triumph  rung, 

While  thus  the}'  struck  their  harps  and  sung: 

O  Zion  !  lift  thy  raptured  eye. 

The  long-expected  hour  is  nigh; 

Renewed,  creation  smiles  again, 

The  Prince  of  Salem  comes  to  reign. 

He  comes  to  cheer  the  trembling  heart, 
Bids  Satan  and  his  host  depart; 
Again  the  Day-star  gilds  the  gloom, 
Again  the  bowers  of  Eden  bloom. 
O  Zion  !  lift  thy  raptured  eye. 
The  long-expected  hour  is  nigh; 
Renewed,  creation  smiles  again, 
The  Prince  of  Salem  comes  to  reign. 


i=± 


J g-jrrczjzirj 


543i5|£- 


-?^ 


:3^ 


-j-^«l      n-FF  I  I- 


Je  -  sus,  Sav-ior,     ris  -  en    Lord, 


Be  Thy   ho  -  ly    namea-dored; 

I 


^fepE^g 


5 


^ 


•-^ 


4 — 9 — ^- 


5 


SEES: 


l-'Sr^ 


;^ 


119- -19- 


Might-y    God,  a  -  lone  Id  Thee  Hon- or,  praise,  and  glo-ry     be.      A-men. 

J 


07     Jesus,  Savior,  risen  Lord, 
Be  Thy  holy  name  adored; 
INIighty  God,  alone  to  Thee 
Honor,  praise,  and  glory  be. 


6io 


HYMNS. 


^ 


fi 


m 


^. 


*1 


3^ 


I.  God    in-car-nate,  veil  Thy  splen-dor,  In   the  cloud  re-veal     Thy  light; 


m 


*?=(: 


?^ 


1^ 


1 — r 


S^ 


^S^ 


_^    -r 


r  ^^  * 


Come  in     all  Thy  pow'r  and  glo  -  ry,    End  this  long  and  wea  -  ry  night. 


m 


^^ 


1 — r 


1 — r 


I 


E  :^2      d     j^—  3t 


&m 


-0 ^      '^    *-^ — r-^^— ^ 

Lord  our  God,  to  Thee   Al-might-y,       All  the  earth  shall  in-cense  bring  ! 

ki=z\       I       I     U — r-l^— ^=[:S — g — ^ 


^BB 


*=t 


m 


•P2- 


f— r 


g 


i=pj 


ia 


S=tz^Sc±»=zH!=fci 


Al  -  le  -  lu  -  ia  !    Al  -  le  -  lu  -  ia  !  Songs  of  praise  tri-um-phant  sing ! 

I         I  ^1 

•f-  »-»#   -g- - f-    -f-    i»-    ^        #      # ^    *-    -^s 


■^ 


E^=t 


E3 


E 


1 


I        I 


OQ     I  God  incarnate,  veil  Thy  splendor, 

In  the  cloud  reveal  Thy  light; 

Come  in  all  Thy  power  and  glory, 

End  this  long  and  weary  night. 

Lord  our  God,  to  Thee  Almighty, 

All  the  earth  shall  incense  bring  ! 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Songs  of  praise  triumphant  sing  ! 


HYMNS. 


6ll 


Lion  of  the  tribe  of  Judah, 

Lamb  of  God  upon  the  throne, 
Our  Redeemer  strong  and  mighty, 

Ruling  all  the  world  alone; 
Lord  of  all  the  host  of  heaven, 

In  Thy  presence  we  adore  ! 
Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 

Sing  His  praises  evermore  ! 

Joyful  throngs  of  earth  and  heaven, 

Loudly  hymn  your  Savior's  praise; 
Men  and  angels  join  in  chorus, 

Heart  and  voice  united  raise  ! 
Earth  and  sky  with  joy  resounding, 

In  far-echoing  songs  proclaim. 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 

Shout  the  praises  of  His  name ! 


i 


4        III   |-=l=rj 


t=i=--i 


g 


:^^ 


±t 


:«=«: 


^ 


m 


I.  Thy  will      be  done:    In       de-viousways     The  hurry -ing  stream  of 
e—^0^ # # ^— r— I ^ ^— ,— P- 


4:fc 


i 


i^ 


:t=^=t: 


-i^-- 


fe^ 


^^E^ 


ri — • — ^- 


•-t^^-^i?«^ 


t=t 


mi 


-^ 


^- 


I 


'± 


-i — r—r 


life  may  run;  Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say.  Thy   will     be    done. 
•f-     f-     g_    g        » 0 — 4 1 U-|-H^k|«^^s— ^ 


1i=S 


t-r 


go     I  Thy  will  be  done:  In  devious  ways 

The  hurrying  stream  of  life  may  run; 
Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say. 
Thy  will  be  done. 

2  Thy  will  be  done:  If  o'er  us  shine 

A  gladdening  and  a  prosperous  sun. 
Then  shall  ascend  this  prayer  Divine, 
Th3^  will  be  done. 

3  Thy  will  be  done:  Though  shrouded  o'er 

Our  path  with  gloom,  one  comfort,  one 
Is  ours;  to  breathe,  while  we  adore, 
Thy  will  be  done. 


6l2 


HYMNS. 


mt 


I 

I.  Ho  -  ly,    ho-   ly,    ho  -  ly,  Lord    God  of  Hosts  !  When  heav'n  and  earth 
■0-     ^      -0-'     -»-     ^     -%     'f-     ,    f'     z      X     -     -^     ^* 


f=^ 


E 


E 


i^ 


E=gF=^ 


# 


J=l 


3^ 


t=t 


t«*^tts 


I  I  I  *^"     I 

Out    of  dark-ness,    at   Thy  word,       Is-sued    in  -  to       glo-rious  birth; 

-0-     -^     -^  ■•- 


-4^ 


i^p5=g^B^^i^ 


All  Thv  works  be-fore  Thee  stood,  x\nd  Thine  eye     be  -  held  them  good, 


n 


iJ:}t«iM,«= 


:*=si 


-^- 


-4^ 


-| \ 


t— r 


=F=F 


I    1 


t=it 


I 


?5: 


Elizas: 


I  I 

While  they  sang  with  one   ac  -  cord.      Ho  -  ly,    ho  -  ly,      ho  -  ly,  Lord  ! 


\^- 


r=^ 


-4^2- 


JQQ     I  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord 

God  of  Hosts  !  When  heaven  and  earth 
Out  of  darkness,  at  Thy  word, 

Issued  into  glorious  birth; 
All  Thy  works  before  Thee  stood. 
And  Thine  eye  beheld  them  good. 
While  they  sang  with  one  accord. 
Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  ! 


HYMNS. 


613 


Holy,  hol3^  hoi}'!  Thee, 

One  Jehovah  evermore. 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  we, 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore; 
Lightly  b}^  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  world  by  Thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here,  with  glad  accord. 
Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  ! 

Holy,  holy,  holy  !     All 

Heaven's  triumphant  choir  shall  sing, 
When  the  ransomed  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King; 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim. 
Hearts  and  vo'ices,  swell  one  hymn, 
Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 
H0I5',  hoi}',  holy.  Lord  ! 


^  •  \    \     H— a|-^— 1-#-^- — I- — -H #-S-«-  -<^ yr,- 


^fefetes 


I '        1^'     I  I 

Al  -  might-y   Fa-ther,  God  of  Love,  Thy  mer-cy    fail-eth   nev  -  er; 

^        a     a.    f:^     ^— "t"    ^      rj      (^       <^^  -J ,$'- d. 


B2^t=^ 


^-j \r 


^=E 


-pL i2 ^ 


=t 


t^ 


i 


i,ji» 


ri=g5^ 


<5> — f5>^-€^ 

I 


±=:^ 


-g— g— ^- 


^ 


On  earth  below,  in  heav'n  above.  Thou  reignest  King  for-ev-er.  A-men. 


A 


-^.±vL 


^±. 


V^- 


_fi!_: 


:^^ 


t=t=l 


gpiai 


1  Q1  Almighty  Father,  God  of  Love, 

Thy  mercy  faileth  never; 
On  earth  below,  in  heaven  above, 
Thou  reignest  King  forever.     Amen. 


6i4 


HYMNS. 

-1^— I- 


^ 


3EfEEE 


!==E 


i^-i— i-j: 


I.  Re  -  joice     to-day    with    one     ac-cord,  Sing  out    with     ex 


S^ 


-I      i/    I  HH — }"f — f     I      r^ 


gig 


ilP 


-5^ 


W^i 


/;,^.      ^ 
^S: 


J  I  I 

ta    -    tion;       Re  -  joice      and  praise  our  might  -  v        Lord, 

\  >  ^  '\ 

■^         -^m  '.       -^a        -^  -^  -F-  -•-  -•- 


Whose 


arm  hath  brought  sal    -    va  -   tion;    His  works   of      love    pro -claim 

% g g ii: 


:r: V r=t: 


5:       ^ 


ii 


f=t 


.^- 


pp 


'f=^- 


tj 


:1=1==1: 


"«=^*»-*— J= 


The  great-ness    of    His   name;       Let  all  His  saints  a  -  dore 


Him  V\ 


1  02     ^  Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord, 
Sing-  out  with  exultation; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  might}'  Lord, 
Whose  arm  hath  brought  salvation; 
His  works  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  name; 
Let  all  His  saints  adore  Him  ! 


HYMNS. 


615 


When  in  distress  to  Him  we  cried, 

He  heard  our  sad  complaining; 
O  trust  in  Him,  whate'er  betide. 
His  love  is  all-sustaining; 
Triumphant  songs  of  praise 
To  Him  our  hearts  shall  raise; 
Let  all  His  saints  adore  Him  ! 

Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord. 

Sing  out  with  exultation; 
Rejoice  and  praise  our  mighty  Lord, 
Whose  arm  hath  brought  salvation; 
His  works  of  love  proclaim 
The  greatness  of  His  name; 
Let  all  His  saints  adore  Him  ! 


Thou  that  rul  -  est    earth,  and  sky,  and   sea; 


All   hon 


mn 


-f^ 


i^pt^^f 


\  ^^  -^ 


.^ 


i^ri^E^^ 


Hij 


tr4 


i^=f^ 


-  -  -  r   I     I 

bless-ing,  praiseand  glo  -  ry  .     be,      And  pow'r,  do-min-ion,  might  and 


E 


.^-h 

:[^: 


-^ 


te 


-7^— 


-^- 


t^ 


-^ 


-G>- 


-^- 


-&r 


-&- 


1     iCf-^ 


--3- 


maj 


es  -  ty.     By  heart  and  tongue,  in  ev-'ry    age,    to    Thee.    A-men 


r^?^^ 


-^- 


a 


103     ^  Thou  that  rulest  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea; 
All  honor,  blessing,  praise  and  glory  be. 
And  power,  dominion,  might  and  majCvSty, 
By  heart  and  tongue,  in  every  age,  to  Thee.     Amen. 


6i6 


HYMNS. 


ESE 


=1- 


-f^-r 


P:^^ 


Tlie   Ivord    our    God     we   praise,     He  reigns     en -throned  a   -   liove; 


t^:^:-- 


^^^ 


& 


Ml     I 


-i^-— 


i 


Si 


An  -  cient     of 


er  -  last  -  ins:   davs,  And    God 


g; 


of      love 


m 


m 


g 


iip|S##^i§i 


Je   -   ho  -  vah,     Je  -  sus,   L/ord, 


ii: 


g 


■m 


earth  and  heav'n  con-fessed; 


^ 


^— 4- 


ru 


^^4 


aSp 


^r 


1 


3 


O     bow,  and  ])less  His  sa -cred  name,  And   in     Him     rest.      A-mkn. 


I ^^1 h  '     ^ t^F-i h- 


5^1 


1  04     T^^  Lord  our  God  we  praise, 

He  reigns  enthroned  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  daj'S, 

And  God  of  love. 
Jehovah,  Jesus,  Lord, 

B\'  earth  and  heaven  confessed; 
O  bow^  and  bless  His  sacred  name, 

And  in  Him  rest.     Amen. 


HYMNS. 


617 


] 1 


m 


^- 


-2^- 


Thou  that  from  the  heav-ens  art,       Ev-  'ry  pain  and  sor  -  row  still-CvSt, 


M^^ 


-I— — f— 
-» — \— 


F=F 


And  the  doub-h- wretch-ed  heart   Doub-ly  with  re-fresh-ment  fill-est. 


I      am  wea  -  ry  with  con-tend-ing;  Whv  this  rap-ture  and  un  -  rest? 


H^i 


i§i 


-1- 


]— :1: 


1=^1 


;b 


D 


i-^ 


>---^ 


Heav-en'sbless-ed  peace  de-scend-ing;  Come,  ah,comein-to    m^-  breast ! 


^»: 


It: 


tz=Si — f — f_s_fi^L__^ — ^ — ^_t^ — fi — tz — U 
I       I       I         I       L     I       I       I       1^      ^ 


105     Thou  that  from  the  heavens  art, 

Every  pain  and  vSorrow  stillest, 
And  the  doubly  wretched  heart 

Doubly  with  refreshment  fillest. 
I  am  weary  with  contending; 

Why  this  rapture  and  unrevSt? 
Heaven's  blessed  peace  descending; 

Come,  ah,  come  into  my  breast ! 


6i8 


HYMNS. 


i\^J-0^^ild^ 


I.  O  Ivight,  whose  beams  illumine  all  From  twilight  dawn  to  per-fect  day 


m 


Shine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall  That  lead  our  wand'ring  feet  a-stray 


fe33 


-^-=x 


^ 


1^  I  I      I 


r^ 


I    I    "    '  T      r  -*^'  '    '    I    I     I  1 J  ^  ■^-  ; 

At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour,  That  youth  may  love  and  age  adore. 


1  f\ft     I  O  Light,  whose  beams  illumine  all 

From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  daj', 

vShine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall 
That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray; 

At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  poiir, 
That  3'outh  may  love  and  age  adore. 

2  O  Way,  through  whom  our  souls  draw  near 

To  3'on  eternal  home  of  peace, 
Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear, 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering  cease; 
In  strength  or  weakness  may  we  see 

Our  heavenward  path,  O  Lord,  through  Thee. 

3  O  Truth,  before  whose  shrine  we  bow. 

Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek. 
To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow% 

Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 

Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 


HYMNS. 


619 


O  Life,  the  fount  that  ever  flows 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  that  faint, 

Thy  power  to  bless  what  angel  know^s  ? 
Thy  jo3^  supreme  what  words  can  paint? 

In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  Conqueror  over  death. 

O  Light,  O  Way,  O  Truth,  O  Life! 

O  Jesus,  born  mankind  to  save! 
Give  Thou  Thy  help  in  fiercest  strife. 

Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave; 
Be  Thou  our  Father,  Lord  and  King, 

And  all  the  earth  Thy  praise  shall  sing. 


107 


lie  knows  the  bitter,  wearj^  way, 
The  endless  .striving  day  by  day. 
The  souls  that  weep,  the  souls  that  pray. 

He  knows  how  hard  the  fight  hath  been, 
The  clouds  that  came  our  lives  between, 
The  wounds  the  world  hath  never  seen. 

He  knows  when  faint  and  worn  we  sink, 
How  deep  the  pain,  how  near  the  brink 
Of  dark  despair  w^e  pause  and  shrink. 

He  knows  !  O  thought  vSo  full  of  bliss ! 
For  though  on  earth  our  joy  w-e  miss, 
We  still  can  bear  it,  feeling  this. 

He  knows  !  O  heart,  take  up  thy  cross 
And  know  earth's  treasures  are  but  dross, 
And  He  will  prove  as  gain  our  loss ! 


620 


^m 


Hail     to   the  brit^ht-ness  of    Zi  -  on' s  glad  morn -ing-;   Joy      to  the 


^S: 
^^S^ 


i=t 


t: 


-\ — r 


-M= — I — t— ^ 


l=d: 


S=p^=. 


-^ 


J 1- 


-g^ 


I  ' 

lands   that   in  dark-ness  have   lain.   Hushed  be   the     ac  •  cents  of 


:\iii:': 


I^E^ 


P 


-^=i=^ 


-fcS: 


TtZU 


0—0—0- 


^ 


1-1     r     I  I  > 

sor-rowand  mourn-ing;  Zi  -  on  in      tri-umph  be-gins  her  mild  reign. 


g^ 


-IS* »— ^.^ 


!       ^ 


-4^- 


^RF 


JQg     I   Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning; 
Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  ha\'e  lain. 
Hushed  be  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mourning; 
Zion  in  triumph  begins  her  mild  reign. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Long  b}'  the  prophets  of  Israel  foretold. 
Hail  to  the  captives  from  bondage  returning, 
Nations  afar  the  blest  vision  behold. 

3  Lo,  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing; 

Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along. 
Loud  from  the  mountain -tops  echoes  are  ringing, 
Wastes  rise  in  verdure,  and  mingle  in  song. 

4  Far  distant  lands  and  the  isles  of  the  ocean, — 

Lo,  their  glad  voices  ascending  on  high  ! 

Fallen  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion; 

Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 


HYMNS. 


621 


mm 


I.   Grant     us  Thy  peace,  down  from  Thy  heavens  fall  -  ing      As       on   the 


thirsty  earth  cool  night-dews  sweet;  Grant  us  Thy  peace, to  Thy  pure  paths  re- 1 


$^ 


call  -  ing 

J 


EE^: 


-^m — • 


:^ 


■^^- 


From  de-vious  wa\'s  our  worn  and  wan  -   d' ring  feet. 


S 


I    I 


1^— 


J| 


JQQ     I   Grant  us  Thy  peace,  down  from  Thy  heavens  falling 
As  on  the  thinsty  earth  cool  night-dews  sweet; 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  to  Thy  pure  paths  recalling 
From  devious  ways  our  w  orn  and  wandering  feet. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace,  through  winning  and  through  losing. 

Through  shade  and  vSunshine  on  our  pilgrim  waj^; 
Keep  us  in  peace,  .safe  in  Th}-  love's  disposing, 

Thou,  who  all  things  in  heaven  and  earth  doth  sway, 

3  Give  us  Thy  peace, — not  as  the  world  has  given, 

In  momentary  rays  that  fitful  gleamed. 
But  calm,  deep,  sure,  enduring  peace  of  heaven, 
Of  hearts  surrendered,  and  of  souls  redeemed. 

•  4  Grant  us  Th^^  peace  that  like  a  deepening  river 
Swells  ever  onward  to  a  broad,  calm  sea; 
O  Thou  of  Peace  the  only  Lord  and  Giver, 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  to  dwell  secure  in  Thee. 


622 


HYMNS. 


I.  A  -  maz-ing,  beauteous  change  ! 

I 


A  world  ere  -  a  -  ted  new 


My 


M: 


I       1 


por_ 


■^=^ 


T=t 


^ — s — ^ 


-s-— 


r-r^ 


tho'ts  with  transport  range,  The  love  -  ly  scene  to  view;    In    all 


■* — * 
I  trace. 


S=r 


^=^EE^^E^| 


m 


.1^ 


^^ 


^i 


,_^^ 


H 


1t>-^Tf 


I    I       I 

The  work    Di  -  vine,       O     Lord,     is  Thine, — Be  Thine   the  praise! 

-     .     .     .  I  -      .      L      ^ 


t=^t 


110 


1  Amazing,  beauteou^s  change  ! 

A  world  created  new  ! 
INIy  thoughts  with  transport  range, 
The  lovely  scene  to  view^; 
In  all  I  trace, 

The  work  Divine, 
O  Lord,  is  Thine, — 
Be  Thine  the  praise  ! 

2  Now  cr^'stal  fountains  play 

Where  once  were  burning  sands; 
The  river's  winding  wa^- 

Shines  through  the  fruitful  lands; 
New  grass  is  seen. 
And  o'er  the  meads 
Its  carpet  spreads 
Of  living  green. 

3  Where  pointed  brambles  grew, 

Int wined  wnth  horrid  thorn, 
Gay  flowers,  forever  new, 
The  painted  fields  adorn, — 


HYMNS. 


623 


The  blushing  rose 

And  lily  there, 

In  union  fair 
Their  sweets  disclose. 

Where  the  bleak  mountain  stood, 

All  bare  and  disarrayed, 
See  the  wide-branching  wood 
Diffuse  its  grateful  shade; 
Tall  cedars  nod, 

And  oaks  and  pines, 

And  elms  and  vines, 

Confess  Thee  God. 


Tho'    o-ceans  rage  and  torrents  roar,  He  is  the  same  for    ev  -  er-more. 


111  '^^^  Lord  Jehovah  lives. 

And  blessed  be  my  Rock  ! 
Though  earth  her  bosom  heaves 
And  mountains  feel  the  shock. 
Though  oceans  rage  and  torrents  roar, 
He  is  the  same  for  evermore. 


624 


HYMNS. 


I.   Lord,  Thy  Word  a-bid-eth,  And  our  foot-steps  guid-eth;  Who  its  truth  be- 

II. 


I        I        I 


i=t 


}==^ 


a--4: 


-^ 


-■1    V    V    V  '^ 


liev  -  eth  lyight  and  joy  re  -  ceiv  -  eth.  When  the  storms  are  o'er     us 

J — I — U^-l 1- 


m 


And  dark  clouds  before  us,  Then  its  light  directeth,  And  our  way  pro-tect-eth 

.(2 ii^ 


^ 


»— * 


112 


3E^ 


F=Pr^F 


4-    I     I     I 


1  Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth, 
And  our  footsteps  guideth; 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 
When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

2  When  the  foe  is  near  us, 
Then  Th}'  Word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

Who  can  tell  the  pleasure. 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted  ? 


HYMNS. 


025 


Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succor  to  the  living; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying  ! 
O  that  we,  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee  ! 


I.  O  Spir-it     of     the  liv   -  ing  God,   In  all  the  ful  -  ness  of  Thy  grace, 


itea^ 


\—l-A- 


ri 


kl 


r 


-'^ 


F- 


1= 


1= 


^•?-^^,#^P 


Wher-e'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod,  De-scend  on  our  a  -  pos  -  tate  race, 


^^sssm 


^- 


113 


1  O  Spirit  of  the  living  God, 

In  all  the  fulness  of  Th}'  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love 

To  preach  the  reconciling  Word; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above. 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness  at  Thy  coming,  light; 

Confusion,  order  in  Thy  path; 
Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  prepare 

All  the  round  earth  her  God  to  meet; 
Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 
Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 


026 


-z^ 


■z^— 


V  V    ^    .^ 


I.  O     sad  and   anx-ious  heart,  the  Ivord  will  keep    thee;  Thro'  joy   or 


■^- 


_____ ^ — 0 — — 


I 


51=^^ 


:4: 


1=±d 


-^ 


S=K 


I 

sor  -  row  still  in  Him  a-bide;    Thy  ver  -  y  hairs  are  numbered,  therefore 


Ji3.^±^ 


:i— tf    fat_i: 


:t=t==t==l: 


:t=t: 


f=fc^ 


wm 


r^i 


-^- 


■^ 


:» — ^. — ^-^ir^» — * — • — •    ^^~  ,^ 

I  I 

fear      not;        For     all    the  days  to  come  He  will       pro    -  vide. 


J^- 


^- 


114 


■SE^i3: 


^t=t 


I 


1  O  sad  and  anxious  heart,  the  Lord  will  keep  thee; 

Through  joy  or  sorrow  still  in  Him  abide; 
Th}'  very  hairs  are  numbered,  therefore  fear  not; 
For  all  the  days  to  come  He  will  provide. 

2  Uplift  thine  earth-born  thought:  the  peace  of  heaven 

He  waits  at  every  moment  to  bestow; 
Not  all  thy  prayers  and  tears  can  move  His  pity 
To  give  the  joys  that  naught  of  peace  can  know. 

3  A  moment  here,  but  there  through  endless  C3'cles — 

Thy  heavenly  birthright  do  not  thou  forget; 
Arise,  and  ask  the  Lord  that  He  may  aid  thee 
To  hold  that  hope  through  life,  its  toil  and  fret. 

4  He  will  provide  alone  for  life  eternal; 

Where  He  appoints  for  thee  to  walk  is  best; 
He  sees  thy  bleeding  feet,  the  thorns  that  pierce  thee; 
He  trod  that  very  path;  it  leads  to  rest. 


HYMNS. 


627 


s 


4 1- 


4==-. 


I.   Praise, 


m 


Ivord,  for  Thee 

-PL        ^      ^ 


on     waits; 


ff=4-r 


And  pray'r  shall 


1 — r 


t= 


M 


?^=S 


4=i 


I 

Thy     tern 


•-, 


pie    gates; 


All   flesh  shall     to 


42- 


I  I  \- 


%-z^ 


Thy 


« 


^ 


-J — v 


:^ 


-  ^  I 


■^ 


■2?|- 


I  1  I 

throne     re  -  pair,      And,  kneel-ing,  find       sal  -  va 


^ 


^ 


■d-* 


tion  there. 


ig=E 


-^ ^ 


m. 


=f:tt#=p|?z=:| 


PB 


in 


115     ^  Praise,  Lord,  for  Thee  in  Zion  waits; 

And  pra3^er  shall  fill  Thy  temple  gates; 
All  flesh  shall  to  Thy  throne  repair, 
And,  kneeling,  find  salvation  there. 

2  How  blest  Thy  saints  !  how  safely  led, 
How  surely  kept,  how  richly  fed  ! 
Savior  of  all  in  earth  and  sea, 

How  happy  they  who  re.st  in  Thee ! 

3  Thy  hand  sets  fast  the  mighty  hills, 
Thy  voice  the  troubled  ocean  stills; 
Evening  and  morning  hymn  Thy  praise, 
And  earth  Thy  bounty  wide  displays. 

4  The  year  is  with  Thy  goodness  crowned; 
Thy  clouds  drop  wealth  the  world  around; 
Through  Thee  the  deserts  laugh  and  sing, 
And  nature  smiles,  and  owns  her  King. 


628 


HYMNS. 


.«-J- 


r=*: 


J=:t=J: 


!^^ 


'J 

won-drous  height !   Praise  Him,  all      ye         an    -  gels,  praise  Him  ! 

I  I         >  -*-  ^      .«'         . 


:» P- 


t==t 


-P2- 


;E^t 


£ 


gE^^ 


i 


:y-=i 


P— • 


"1: 


=-?=»^ 


Sun       and  moon,  and     stars     of      light !      Praise    Him,  all      ye 


mm=m^^=m 


i=Si: 


M 


^=^E^ 


p^ 


heav'ns  of     heav-ens;    Shin-ing       far        a   -  Ijove     our     gaze; 


m 


s^- 


:t=t: 


-t 


« — ■— # i #- 


;EE^^E= 


*=t==l=^ 


HYMNS. 


629 


Praise  the  Lord  who  hath  ere-  a  -  ted,  And  pre-serv-eth  all     our  days. 

I       -  I.     -^     I 


^tj— »       m       » g— r*  •  /     • J— i-*^ — # # •— n# « 


116     ^  Praise  the  Lord  !  from  heaven  praise  Him  ! 

Praise  Him  from  the  wondrous  height ! 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  angels,  praise  Him  ! 

Sun  and  moon,  and  stars  of  light ! 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavens  of  heavens; 

Shining  far  above  our  gaze; — 
Praise  the  Lord  who  hath  created, 

And  preserveth  all  our  days. 

2  He  the  floods  hath  set  forever, 

Bound  them  by  Divine  decree; 
Praise  the  Lord  !  the  glorious  Giver  ! 

Earth,  and  creatares  of  the  sea  ! 
Fire  and  hail,  and  snow  and  vapor, 

Stormy  wind  that  works  His  will, 
Fruitful  tree  and  towering  cedar. 

Mountain  rude,  and  rolling  hill ! 

3  Praise  Him,  beasts  that  wildly  wander. 

Gentle  herds  in  human  care. 
Creeping  things,  a  countless  number. 

Flying  fowl  that  fill  the  air; 
Praise  Him,  kings  and  princes,  praise  Him  ! 

All  ye  people  join  in  one; 
Let  the  rulers  bow  before  Him; 

Youth  and  maiden,  sire  and  son  ! 

4  Let  them  sing  His  praise  forever. 

For  His  name  alone  is  great; 
High  above  the  earth  and  heaven 

Is  His  glory  uncreate. 
Power  He  giveth  to  His  people. 

Praise  He  doth  His  saints  afford; 
E'en  to  Israel,  ever  near  Him — 

Praise,  all  people,  praise  the  Lord  ! 


630 


HYMNS. 


I,  Daugh-ter  of      Zi  -  on,  a-  wake  from  thy  sad-ness;    A-wake  !  for  th}- 

i2 m m ^c^ c — m — ^-= JL  "f    .  c^ • —• ^^2 •— 


■M 


^ 


t=F=F 


■^=t=t 


-» — #- 


■^- 


iti: 


3    j   ;-Ffat 


foes   shall   op-  press  thee  no  more:  Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the 


i=- — I — U- 


■4^- 


I     I 


x^- 


^ 


# 


day    -    star    of   glad  -  n ess;     A  -  rise,       for   the     night       of     thy 


t 


■m 


I — r-r^ — t-^i-t 


^ 


^fEEij: 


-CI- 


t=tF 


1 — r 


m 


t=^ 


*5=^ 


I^ 


^=^=3: 


■4- 


j—--^ 


m 


P: 


sor  -  row    is     o'er.  Daugh-ter    of      Zi  -  on,      a  -  wake  from  thv 


■f-   r  r 


^E 


-4 i*. 


:P=^ 


-f=!- 


1 — r 


I    I 


■a- 


4 — l- 


^ 


I 


^^©- 


riEfe 


sad-ness;  A- wake!    for   thv     foes  shall    op-press  thee  no    more. 


^m^^ 


(Z- 


^^ 


•^- 


■^5- 


^ 


HYMNS. 


631 


11  T     I  Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness; 

Awake  !  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more: 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  gladness; 
Arise,  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness; 

Awake  !  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes,  but  the  arm  which  subdued  them, 

And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far; 
They  fled  like  chaff  from  the  sword  that  pursued  them; 
How  vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war  ! 

Daughter  of  Zion,  etc. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  power  that  has  saved  thee 

Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  shall  be: 
Shout !  for  the  foe  is  o'ercome  that  enslaved  thee; 
The  tyrant  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 

Daughter  of  Zion,  etc. 


$ 


fc^ 


i=t 


4 N-J- 


J ^- 


m 


t^=i-- 


:ti^=i=^ 


y- S-gzdb 


Ho-san  -  na  to  the  Iviv-ing  Lord  !  Hosauna  to  th'  In-car-nate  Word!  Ivet 


:44=fcE 


-•— 


lir^:£zs:ir[t^f^r=f:!f±:*^  3 


;a 


?^3 


i^ 


:^=* 


:SE 


«::«: 


»^*-c 


earth  and  heav'n  Ho-san-na  sing  To  Je-sus  Christ,  our  Sav-ior,  King!  A-men. 


F^iF=^=FF 


1  1  g     Hosanna  to  the  Living  Lord  I 

Hosanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word  ! 

Let  earth  and  heaven  hosanna  sing 

To  Jesus  Christ,  our  Savior,  King  !     Amen. 


632 


HYMNS. 


f4=S: 


I'm       sigh-   ing  for  the  home-land,  M}'  heart  is  ach  -  ing      here; 


^^ 


-P— ^- 


M 


t^ 


Jr:iJ_J 


:^=^ 


t=^^t 


t^^ 


^ 


Di, 


^53="=^? 


I 


-25l-     -^    -^ 


There's  no  pain    in  the   home-land,  To  which  I'm  draw-ing  near. 


m 


J. 


a (2 £2. 

.p2 ti^ZIZg- 


-• — m- 


ESE^3E3 


-^ 


:^- 


EE6 


I 


=5- 


1 — ^ — r 


2  My  Lord  is  in  the  homeland, 

With  angels  bright  and  fair; 
There's  no  sin  in  the  homeland, 

And  no  temptation  there. 
The  music  of  the  homeland 

'Tis  ringing  in  m^'  ear; 
Andwhen  Ithinkofthehomeland, 

My  e3'es  are  wet  with  tears. 


119 

T  The  homeland,  the  homeland. 

The  land  of  the  free-born ; 
There's  no  night  in  the  homeland, 

But  a^'e  the  fadeless  morn. 
I'm  sighing  for  the  homeland, 

M}'  heart  is  aching  here; 
There's  no  pain  in  the  homeland 

To  which  I'm  drawin^:  near. 


HYMNS. 

For  those  I  love  in  the  homeland 

Are  calling  me  away 
To  the  rest  and  peace  of  the  homeland, 

And  the  life  beyond  decay; 
For  there's  no  death  in  the  homeland, 

There's  no  sorrow  above; 
lyord,  bring  us  all  to  the  homeland 

Of  Thy  eternal  love  ! 

I 


633 


I.  Fa-ther,  to  us.  Thy  children  humbly  kneeling,  Conscious  of  weakness 


^1 


k^I± 


1 


i^i 


-(*- 

-&-- 


-P: 


i 


^ 


ig-n'rance,  sin,  and  shame,  Breathe  such  a  glow    of 


^S 


-t 


r— ?— r 


mm 


ho  -  ly  thought  and 

#_3^ — ^. 


^pM^^i^ 


-8$*- 


'^ 


feel  -   ing 


That      we  may   live     to    glo  -  ri    -    fy 


-25'-         -7:?- 

Thv    name. 


-^- 


^mwm- 


I  I 


120 


1  Father,  to  us,  Thy  children  humbly  kneeling, 

Conscious  of  weakness,  ignorance,  sin,  and  sht^me, 
Breathe  vSuch  a  glow  of  holy  thought  and  feeling 
That  we  may  live  to  glorify  Thy  name. 

2  That  we  may  conquer  base  desire  and  passion. 

That  we  may  rise  from  .selfish  thought  and  will ; 
O'ercome  the  world's  allurement,  threat,  and  fashion. 
Walk  humbly,  gently,  leaning  on  Thee  .still. 

3  Let  now  Thy  goodness  by  our  minds  be  seen, 

And  let  Thy  mercy  on  our  .souls  be  sealed. 
Lord,  if  Thou  wilt,  Thy  power  can  make  us  clean; 
O  speak  the  word.  Thy  .servants  shall  be  healed. 


i 


&34 


HYMNS. 


A 


ms^mmm 


s     • 


I.  See,  the  sun  his  pow'r  a  -  wakes,    As  thro'  clouds  his  glo-ry  breaks; 


--rt-g4,l fc 


I       -•^-    ■•-     ■#- 


* w^ 


1-^ 


^f^ 


1 


n 


-%-r 


«^=i 


g-_i * 


te 


t^ 


Ei!: 


# ^ •- 


See  the  moon  and  stars  of    light    Prais-ing  God   in    still  -  est   night, 


li^iiiK 


*^j^_,f-_l_f:_«_^ 


ffi 


1 — r 


t=[=: 


a=*: 


1^ 


r— r 


M 


1 


-y, 


S-T^a_J ^  _, 1 1 ^^J — fv-,-1 — -N 


'« — *- 


i=* 


^f=^ 


S 


Prais-ing  God    in  still-est       night.    See  how  God  this  roU-ing   globe 


H 


it—K^ 


-f— S— «-!> ^»-»-^d^ii 


^  ^ 


t3 


r    *^-d- 


^^i^^fe^ 


1     I 


Swathes  with  beau-ty  like    a     robe;  For-ests, fields, and  liv  -  ing     things, 


^^^m^^^^^m 


HYMNS. 


635 

n 


Kach   its   Ma-ker's  glo-ry  sings,    Kacli   its   Ma- ker's  glo-ry  sings 


jt m—^m 


t=t: 


m 


m 


f 


I  I 


121      ^  ^^^'  ^^^^  ^^^  ^^^  power  awakes, 

As  through  clouds  his  glory  breaks; 
See  the  moon  and  stars  of  light 
Praising  God  in  stillest  night, 

Praising  God  in  stillest  night. 
See  how  God  this  rolling  globe 
Swathes  wath  beauty  like  a  robe; 
Forests,  fields,  and  living  things, 
Each  its  Maker's  glor}^  sings, 

Each  its  Maker's  glory  sings. 


Through  the  air  Thy  praises  meet 
Birds  are  singing,  clear  and  sweet; 
Fire  and  storm  and  wind.  Thy  will 
As  Thy  ministers  fulfill. 

As  Thy  ministers  fulfill. 
Onward  flowing  to  the  sea, 
Rivers  murmur,  Lord,  of  Thee; 
Ocean  waves  Thy  glory  tell; 
At  Thy  touch  they  sink  and  swell. 

At  Thy  touch  they  sink  and  swelL 


Heaven  and  earth  and  sea  and  air 
Still  their  Maker's  praise  declare; 
Thou,  my  soul,  exalted  sing; 
To  thy  God  thy  praises  bring, 

To  thy  God  thy  praises  bring. 
Ah,  my  God,  what  wonders  lie 
Hid  in  Thine  infinity  ! 
Stamp  upon  mine  inmost  heart 
What  I  am,  and  what  Thou  art ! 

What  I  am,  and  what  Thou  art ! 


636 


HYMNS. 


m^k^^mM 


^- 


I.   Rise,  crowned  with  light,  ini-  pe  -  rial  Sa-  lem,  rise  !    Ex  -  alt     thy 


*±2: 


•^- 


4^- 


-j-^ 


tow 'r-ing  head,  and     lift    thine       eyes  !     See  heav'n  its  spark  -  ling 


.^. 


fc^ir 


JS- 


:t=t 


i 


Efe 


.-.^- 


1 — r— r 


■^2-=- 


izd 


i-4 


-^- 


por-tals  wide  dis-play.  And  break  up    -  on  thee  in    a   flood  of         day 


^^iiii 


[— r 


.<i2- 


122     ^   '^^^^'  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise! 
Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  e\'es  ! 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display-, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  da}^ 

2  See  a  long  race  thj'  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise. 
Imploring  life,  and  eager  for  the  skies. 

3  See  far-off  nations  at  th}^  gates  attend. 
Walk  in  thy  light  and  in  th}'  temple  bend. 

See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate  kings. 
While  every  land  its  jo^'ous  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  earth's  monuments  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  du.st,  and  mountains  melt  awa}-; 
But  fixed  His  word,  His  saving  power  remains; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  for  thy  IMessiah  reigns. 


HYMNS. 


^Z7 


:::]==:p^= 


-i==* 


I 
I.Joy    to    the  world,  the  Lord  is   come  !  I^et  earth    re- ceive  her  King: 


JL       JL 


i 


^SilE^^E 


-^— 


If^ifeEaaiEtetPvf 


S^S^s^^g^^ 


Ivet  ev-'ry  heart  prepare  Him  room,  And  heav'n  and  nature  sing, 


And 


^mm^^M^mmi 


And  heav'n  and  nature 


u  -0-  (^ 


heav'n  and  na-ture  sing 

^f 


m^ 


-#-r^- 


And   heav'n,  and  heav'n  and  na-ture    sing- 


m^m^m^ 


.   \^     '^    '^    '^   l^ 

sing,         And  heav'n  and  na-ture  sing , 

123     ^  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Savior  reigns  ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ: 
While  fields,  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  shall  sin  and  sorrow  grow. 

And  thorns  infest  the  ground: 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 

4  He  rules  the  earth  with  truth  and  grace; 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


638 


HYMNS. 


^^mm 


O  Word  of  God  incarnate;  O  Wisdom  from  on  high!  O  Truth  unchanged, un- 

-•-r>5 =-i-"-rl 1 \ h-rF^^i-»-rs — . 1 *■ 


^^izFfaa 


Mit^Ert 


t-Tl— -t 


i 


^-^ 


*=3: 


-r—r-r 


HE 


dr 


zui—ii: 


t^: 


fj 


^s3=gEEj 


4-4- 


^ 


changing;  O  Light  of  our  dark  skv!  We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance  That, 

I  ^  ,  7JL    JL    Jt.       ^'—.- 


fct 


iSip^iii 


i^ 


fSjJFJJf 


I        I        I        I 


^:^- 


^ 

>—*-#— 


:fei 


^^ 


^-r- 
-2;)-. 


from  the  hallowed  page,  A  lamp  unto  our  footsteps,  Shines  on  from  age  to  age 


-r 


124     ^   ^  Word  of  God  incarnate; 

O  Wisdom  from  on  high  ! 
O  Truth  imchanged,  unchanging^ 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sk}'  ! 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That,  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lamp  unto  our  footsteps, 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2  It  fioateth  like  a  banner 

Before  Thy  host  unfurled; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world. 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
'Mid  mists  and  rocks  and  quicksands, 

Still  guides,  O  Lord,  to  Thee. 


HYMNS. 


639 


i 


Make  Thou  Thy  Church,  O  Savior, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light  as  of  old. 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

— n— J 1 


■;^ 


t: 


■25h 


5 


-2-A 


-•— 


_^_ 


^'   It     7^- 


^     t— 


I.  Praise  ye    the  Ivord  !  praise  ye  the  Ivord  most  ho 

4 = 


m-i 


\-^— 


-2?^- 


•i^- 


ly.  Who  cheers  the 


M- 


m 


i 


^E3S33E3f^f^=^ 


-<^- 


-i^- 


-19- 


m^ 


con-trite,  girds  with  strength  the  weak;     Praise    Him  who  will     with 

*-•    -^    :t     t:     :^    fi<2ii.      :^  w 


-^ ^1 — r — tr-f — t-^ 


m 


glo-ry  crown  the  low  -  ly 


And  with   sal-va-tion  beau-ti-  fy 


gj^EE 


r- 


the  meek. 

J 


:s: 


125     ^  Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  praise  ye  the  Lord  most  holy. 

Who  cheers  the  contrite,  girds  with  strength  the  weak; 
Praise  Him  who  will  with  glory  crown  the  lowly, 
And  with  salvation  beautify  the  meek. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  praise  ye  His  loving  kindness, 

And  all  the  tender  mercy  He  has  shown; 
Praise  Him  who  pardons  all  our  sin  and  blindness, 
And  calls  us  sons,  and  takes  us  for  His  own. 

3  Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  the  source  of  all  our  blessings; 

Before  His  gifts  earth's  richest  boons  grow  dim; 
Resting  in  Him,  His  peace  and  joy  possessing. 
All  things  are  ours,  for  we  have  all  in  Him. 


fj.io 


^i 


HYMNvS. 


4-4- 


n 


A^ 


^-0- 


p- 


rr—^ 


M^rjt 


O  Heav'n-ly  Fa-ther,  let  our  praise  Thv  courts  with  fragrant  incense  fill; 


n  .        1    n  J    j^f-  -»j  ^  —  ^  — 

-4-,— t— C 1 C^-l '.-J-i np_,..C=»!£=r7p 


T* 


— •- 
I 


Still  may   we    stand     be  -  fore  Thv    face     To     hear     and    do      Thy 

I     fi^     i'l      *    i    i 


m^ 


n  J 


'-    -t- 


i^ 


-0-^—\ — 


^; 


tj 


•-*- 


ho  -  Iv     will.     We    hum-bly     bow      be   -    fore  Thy  throne,  And 

-0 • ^ 


.p_- 


^. 


^^#_ 


^-# 


33E^^3^:f 


^-# 


Thee,  our  God,  for  -  ev  -  er     own,  O    Je  -  sus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King  ! 


1  2(l     ^  Heavenly  Father,  let  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  fragrant  incense  fill; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  Thy  face 

To  hear  and  do  Thy  holy  will. 
We  humbly  bow  before  Thy  throne. 
And  Thee,  our  God,  forever  own. 
O  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King! 


HYMNS. 


641 


^ « L^^ 


-l^-J- 


l^m 


I  I  I  ill 

When,  stream-ing    from    the     east  -  ern     skies,      The    morn  -  ing 

• a iL 


4zii 


I       I 


f^ 


-(=2- 


r 


^fe^^fe^- 


f- 


il 


*    :f: 


te 


light      sa  -  lutes  mine  eyes,    O     Sun    of  right-eous  -  ness    Di-vine, 
_J^^_^_    -^        J        J       J        J        J  I 


1^2- 


g 


:^EEE^E^ 


§ 


I         tt'    I      '    I 

On     me  with  beams  of      mer  -  cy  shine;  Chase  Thou  the    clouds  of 


^^^[ 


:p±-p 


:| — r 


iiiig^i 


x= « L  ,1^ 1 . 


^B=B 


U--X 


-z^ 


guilt       a  -    way,    And    turn      my     dark 


ness   m 

'       I 


to    day. 


gg!BgEg 


ijA>-^  > 


It 


iPi 


127     ^^^^^*^'  streaming  from  the  ea.stern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  righteousness  Divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine; 
Chase  Thou  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 


642 


HYMNS. 


^^^^ 


'=T 


I.   Rest  re  -  niain-eth,     O    how  sweet !  Home   at      last    for    wea  -  ry 


m 


4.» 


ESi^E! 


?^^^^S 


^S 


SS: 


-??<- 


1  .-     '-3-       -     I      I     r      '    -^ 

death,    and  songs    for       sighs.        Rest      re  -  main  -  eth,     rest   from 


W^f^ 


SelBe 


r — I — r 


— -9 — — I — • # 

3=1^    I   r     K 


r — r 


rE3^ 


:F=^ 


M    1    r 


as: 


^ 


^>=S= 


^ 


% 


Naught    of         ill      can      en  -   tcr 


1 — r 

in;  Kv  -  'ry 

I  I 


=t 


gg^ 


HYMNS. 


643 


-^- 


-rT- 


=t: 


I 


W- 


tJ-r 


tp=^ 


7 


.  f^ V-t"''Ii^'-5 


con-flict  there  shall      cease,      L/Ost  in  heav'n's  e  -   ter  -  nal   peace. 


w 


^ 


Xf^- 


1 — \ — r 


128     ^  Re'^t  remaineth,  O  how  sweet! 
Home  at  last  for  weary  feet; 
Peaceful  calm  for  sleepless  eyes, 
Life  for  death,  and  songs  for  sighs. 
:         Rest  remaineth,  rest  from  sin. 
Naught  of  ill  can  enter  in; 
Kvery  conflict  there  shall  cease, 
Lost  in  heaven's  eternal  peace. 


Rest  remaineth,  rest  from  tears. 
Rest  from  parting,  rest  from  fears; 
Every  troubled  thought  shall  be, 
Jesus,  Savior,  lost  in  Thee. 
Rest  remaineth,  O  how  blest ! 
In  Thy  keeping.  Lord,  to  rest; 
In  Thy  loving  care  to  see 
Every  blessing  flow  from  Thee. 


Lord,  our  Savior,  may  we  be 
Even  here  at  rest  in  Thee; 
Now  and  ever  by  Thee  blest. 
Find  in  Thee  eternal  rest. 
Rest  remaineth,  O  how  sweet ! 
Home  at  last  for  weary  feet; 
Peaceful  calm  for  sleepless  eyes, 
Life  for  death,  and  songs  for  sighs. 


644 


HYMNS. 


n 


-N — ^- 


p: 


± 


-9 i< 


^t?^=S 


•— 


I,  I       do    not   ask,     O     Lord,  that  life    may      be  A  pleas  -  ant 


M:^:^t 


SEj 


■u — fe^ 


?^ 


I     ^ 
r^-r   r — g: 


^ 


t=i 


=^ 


iE=y=^^i 


road: 


-^s- 


:=1: 


^     I        I 


do     not   ask      that     Thou  wouldst  take  from   me 


I  r     r— g-  0     ^ 


t^ — 17— r 


Aught        of  its 


load, 


do      not      ask        that 

I 


is^ 


lEfe 


S=E 


flow'rs    shall     al    -    ways     spring        Be    -    neath       my  feet; 


i^= 


^=^ 


t==^ 


% 


HYMNS. 


645 


^SE^^^ 


^^- 


9-±4^ 


-d-- — •- 


1=1: 


:=4 


5— r-^-^— 

1  know  too  well  the     poi  -  son  and  the  sting    Of  things  too  sweet. 


J 29     I   I  do  not  ask,  O  Lord,  that  life  may  be 

A  pleasant  road; 
I  do  not  ask  that  Thou  wouldst  take  from  me 

Aught  of  its  load. 
I  do  not  ask  that  flowers  shall  always  spring 

Beneath  my  feet; 
I  know  too  well  the  poison  and  the  sting 

Of  things  too  sweet. 


2  For  one  thing  only,  Lord,  O  Lord,  I  plead, 

Lead  me  aright,  ^ 

Though  strength  should  falter  and  the  heart  should  bleed 

Through  peace  to  light. 
I  do  not  ask,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  shouldst  shed 

Full  radiance  here; 
Give  but  a  ray  of  peace,  that  I  may  tread 

Without  a  fear. 


3  I  do  not  ask  my  cross  to  understand, 

My  way  to  see; 
Better  in  darkness  just  to  feel  Thy  hand, 

And  follow  Thee. 
Joy  is  like  restless  day,  but  peace  Divine 

Like  quiet  night; 
Lead  me,  O  Lord,  till  perfect  day  shall  shine 

Through  peace  to  light. 


646 


HYMNS. 


m 


'f^ 


^^ 


t=x 


'-«• 


m- 


-23- 


TtLlXI 


I.   Bless-ing,  andhon  -  or,  and    glo  -  ry,  and    pow'r,      Wis-  dom.and 


J — V 


JtZIM- 


^^^M-^ 
^^^ 


rich  -   es,  and  strength,  ev- er- more,   Give      ye     to  Him     who  our 


m 


53=n=t=t 


m 


It 


— r—T 


U- 


I 


1 — |— r 


'IT     I 

bat  -  tie  hath  won,  Whose  are  the  king-dom,  the  crown,  and  the  throne. 


r 


^j^ 


I  ,  I  i- 


;it 


a 


Copj-right,  1894,  by  Horatio  \V.  Parker. 

1  *^Q     I   Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glor}-,  and  power, 
Wisdom,  and  riches,  and  vStrength,  evermore, 
Give  ye  to  Him  who  our  battle  hath  won, 
Whose  are  the  kingdom,  the  crown,  and  the  throne. 

2  Dw^elleth  the  light  of  the  glorj'  with  Him, 
Light  of  a  glor\-  that  cannot  grow  dim, 
Light  in  its  silence  and  beaut}'  and  calm, 
Light  in  its  gladness  and  brightness  and  balm. 

3  Past  are  the  darkness,  the  .storm,  and  the  war, 
Come  is  the  radiance  that  sparkled  afar. 
Breaketh  the  gleam  of  the  day  without  end, 
Riseth  the  sun  that  shall  never  descend. 

4  Ever  ascendeth  the  song  and  the  joy. 
Ever  descendeth  the  love  from  on  high; 
Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glor^',  and  praise, 
This  is  the  theme  of  the  hymns  that  we  raise. 


HYMNS. 


647 


5  Life  of  all  life,  and  true  Light  of  all  light, 
Star  of  the  dawning,  unchangingly  bright, 
Sun  of  the  Salem  whose  lamp  is  the  Lamb, 
Theme  of  the  new  and  the  ever-glad  psalm  ! 

6  Give  we  the  glory  and  praise  to  the  Lamb, 
Take  we  the  robe  and  the  harp  and  the  palm; 
Sing  we  the  song  of  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 
"Dying  in  weakness,  but  rising  to  reign. 


:^= 


-^- 


*    r«^r T--^-- r  cf 


Curb  for    the  stub-born    steed. 


Mak-ing   its  will  give      heed; 


Curb  for  the  stubborn  steed, 
Making  its  will  give  heed; 
Wing  that  directest  right 
The  wild  bird's  wandering  flight; 

2  Helm  for  the  ships  that  keep 
Their  pathway  o'er  the  deep; 
Shepherd  of  sheep  that  own 
Their  Master  on  the  throne; — 

3  Stir  up  Thy  children  meek 
With  guileless  lips  to  speak 

In  hymns  and  songs.  Thy  praise, 
Guide  of  their  infant  ways. 

4  O  King  of  saints,  O  Lord  ! 
Mighty,  all-conquering  Word  ! 
Truth  of  the  Most  High  God, 
Wielding  Thy  wisdom's  rod; 

5  Our  stay  when  cares  annoy, 
Giver  of  endless  joy, 

The  Savior  of  our  mortal  race, — 
In  merc}^  hear. 


648 


HYMNS. 


bd: 


A± 


I.  Be 

I 

A. 


1 — r- 

gin,      my       soul,  th'ex    -    alt    -    ed        lay 


Let 


iie^ 


f=F 


i=i=^-- 


* — 5r 


B^^\ 


S3 


W 


each      en  -  rap-tured  thought  o  -  bey,      And  praise  th'  Al-might-y's 


AV 


m 


E;Pr=f 


i=|^^^| 


Lo,    heav'n    and    earth,     and      seas      and     skies.        In 


t: m m ,    r « • — , — • , 


\-r-4—^ 


ia^igip^ 


one    me    -  lo-dious  con-cert    rise,     To  swell  th' in-spir-ing  theme. 


^i 


1^ 


I 


HYMNS.  649 


t  QO     ^   Begin,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  the  Almighty 's  name; 
Lo,  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  swell  the  inspiring  theme. 


Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  His  vast  abode, 
Ye  clouds,  proclaim  your  Maker,  God; 

Ye  thunders,  speak  His  power: 
Lo,  on  the  lightning's  fiery  wing. 
In  triumph  walks  the  eternal  King; 

The  astonished  worlds  adore. 


Ye  deeps,  with  roaring  billows  rise, 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies; 

Praise  Him  who  bids  you  roll; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare. 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air. 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 


Wake,  all  ye  roaring  throngs,  and  sin^; 
Ye  feathered  warblers  of  the  spring. 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  Him  who  shaped  your  finer  mould, 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 


Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  swaj'ed. 
Let  man,  in  God's  own  image  made, 

His  breath  in  praise  employ; 
Spread  wide  his  Maker's  name  around, 
Till  heaven  shall  echo  back  the  sound 

In  glorious  songs  of  joy. 


650 


HYMNS. 


-4- 


■#— 


3^= 


I 1 —  V   V   V   V    -    -g-  -^- 

I.  Angels,  from  the  realms  of   glo  -  ry,  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 


i 


g 


Tell,    O    tell    the  won-drous  sto-ry,  Ivoud  pro-claim  Mes- si-ah's  birth. 

i    ^ I      ^.    -  I    „      f:    -Zv  jL    ^ 


-^- — I 1 1—  -^  *- 


t==F 


H 


Come  and  worship,  come  and  worship,  Worship  je    the   Lord  our  King 


!=«=?: 


jn— U-1 — V 


£^- 


*EE3 


=F=t 


S 


? 


r 


42- 


I 


1  Q*-^     I   Ang-els,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

Wing  3'our  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 
Tell,  O  tell  the  wondrous  story, 
Loud  proclaim  Messiah's  birth. 

Come  and  worship,  come  and  worship, 
Worship  ye  the  Lord  our  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding. 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night; 
Angel  hosts  to  you  confiding, 

Yonder  shines  the  hallowed  light. 
Come  and  worship,  etc. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations. 
Follow  3'e  His  natal  star. 
Come  and  worship,  etc. 


HYMNS. 


651 


Watchers,  at  the  altar  bending, 
Waiting  long  in  hope  and  fear; 

IvO  !  the  Lord  of  life  descending, 

In  His  temple  doth  appear. 

Come  and  worship,  etc. 


Fret  not,  poor  soul :  while  doubt  and  fear  Disturb  thy  breast,  The  pitying 

*—^(2 m ^d i*^ m « m-± « m «      . ^ 


« 0 « «- 


F3= 


J^-N- 


izzsi 


m 


angels,  who  can  see  How  vain  thy  wild  regret  must  be, Say, Trust  and  rest. 


e^^^r_ 


-^—^- 


1 


134     ^  -^^^^  "*^^'  P°°^  ''^°^^'  ^^^i^^  doubt  and  fear 

Disturb  thy  breast, 

The  pitying  angels,  who  can  see 

How  vain  thy  wild  regret  must  be, 

Say,  Trust  and  rest. 

2  Plan  not,  nor  scheme,  but  calmly  wait; 

His  choice  is  best. 
While  blind  and  erring  is  thy  sight. 
His  wisdom  sees  and  judges  right; 

So  trust  and  rest. 

3  Strive  not  nor  struggle:  thy  poor  might 

Can  never  wrest 
The  meanest  thing  to  serve  thy  will; 
Ail  power  is  His  alone:  be  still. 

And  trust  and  rest. 

4  What  dost  thou  fear  ?  His  wisdom  reign» 

Supreme  confessed; 
His  power  is  infinite;  His  love 
Thy  deepest,  fondest  dreams  above; 

So  trust  and  rest.         ' ' 


652 


HYMNS. 


^ 


S5 


-J-; ^ — ^- 


-J-^ 


I.  When     sun  -  light     o'er        the      earth      is  stream  -  ing, 


And 


^fe^dij=jj^-^»=r 


-•— 


m 


jzfet 


le 


H 

^ 

^ 

-f=^ 

r^ 

r^i 

— f\ 

ej 

4^ 

glo 

-ry 

fills 

Thy 

tern  -  pies 

^       ^ 

here, 

We 

feel    Thy  love 

V 

up- 

— 

-b^ 

— y- 

^ 

^ 

V     -w 

1 — 

1 

— j^ — 5 — ^ — 

d^ 

s 


^       ^ 
-^--t: 


% 


us     beam 

!^     ! 


ing, 


And  know.  O     Ivord,  that  Thou      art 


-tte-^r^ 


ij— t 


fc::t± 


Kfet^,-^^-l 

=^ 

IV- 

^- — 1^^- Ph 1 — 

_r 

1 
— i^ 

"'•=^ 

near. 

T-c (2 , 

i^.fp 1 ^ 

-i- 

In 

N 
— ^     -1 

days 

of  peace,  when  we 

1  - 

— # — J 

a     - 

dore 

Thee, 

lw^^^_U_A_ 

U'— 

=ti— t==t==^ 

— 

_j — :l_| 

HYMNS. 


653 


^^ 


^^ 


And    flow'rs     a  -  long    our    path  -  way  shine, 


m^ 


With  songs  of 


-._i 


f^*- 


/- 


'^^m 


£E 


i 


Efc 


3t=tfc4 


^--N- 


3^ 


wm 


M-. « — rM 1 1 1 — I ^ \- ^ — I-' 1        q h 


joy    we  come  be-fore  Thee,  And  praise  Thy  wondrous  ways  Divine 

— K — W— = m a -u -^ — l-w  j •-? — m — a • •-? — m 1 L 


Si/  ' 


:f=f: 


i 


'J     V 


225     ^  When  sunlight  o'er  the  earth  is  streaming, 

And  glory  fills  Thy  temples  here, 
We  feel  Thy  love  upon  us  beaming, 

And  know,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  art  near. 
In  days  of  peace,  when  we  adore  Thee, 

And  flowers  along  our  pathway  shine. 
With  songs  of  joy  we  come  before  Thee, 

And  praise  Thy  wondrous  ways  Divine. 


2  But  when  the  gathering  mists  enshroud  us, 

And  hide  Thy  radiance  from  our  sight; 
When  gloom  and  threatening  shades  surround  us, 

And  other  children  of  the  night; — 
O  Lord  of  light,  then  we  implore  Thee 

To  take  the  darkening  clouds  away; 
With  humble  hearts  we  bow  before  Thee, 

And  lowly  wait  the  break  of  day. 


654 


HYMNS. 


SE3^^; 


-#— 


I.  Watch-man,    tell       us  of       the     night,    What      its    signs      of 


^ 


t 


-•— 


-•— 


prom  -  ise         are.  Trav  -  'ler,  o'er       yon       moun  -  tain    height, 


I 


1 r 


1=F 


l#^ 

=flJ= 

— «— 

i 

-1 -r-J- 

— 1 — 1 

See 

that 

— ^- 

glo  - 

=f= 

ry   - 

beam  -  ing      star  ? 

1       ^ 

Watch-man,  does 

1      1 

its 

-L=1 

— r- 

^— 

— 1 — 

1 

M=^p=^ 

-^^ 

J=! 


g 


-»-r 


m. 


-» Zi^ 


^^ 


beau  -  teous      ray 


W:: 


-^^ 


-^—r-f 


Aught     of    hope       or         joy      fore    -    tell? 

J  N         _ 


1- m.^. — m e- 


-^ 


HYMNS. 


6SS 


:iz 


ma 


Trav-'ler,  3'es;    it    brings  the  day,  Prom-ised  day    of      Is  -  ra  -  el 

^       J        I  I  ^ 

±^  ^  ^     .a-       ^    ♦    A 


# 


t=: 


-V- 


-42- 


*_^^^. 


1 — r 


f=F 


m 


136     ^  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveler,  o'er  3^on  mountain  height, 

See  that  glor5^-beaming  star? 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Traveler,  yes;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 


Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveler,  blessedness  and  light. 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveler,  ages  are  its  own; 

See  !  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 


Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night; 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveler,  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  vigils  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveler,  lo  !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo!  the  Savior  God  is  come. 


656 


H 

^=^^^4=q=^ 

-  1 

N- 

— ^ — 

h- 

rH— 

_^:^L_ 

— Il= 

— ! 

t^ 

I.  0 

' — •— - 

let 

my 

trust 

heart 

JL. 

be 

1^ 

— • 

still, 

-•- 

Though 

^:,-»?-4-ii— 

i#  . 

^ 

tt 

te 

— ^nr— 

—f=\-^ — 

H^H74-1 

— 1= 

-   tr- 

1 

t= 

=t= 

— ^^ — 

-r-l-r — ' 

rf":^ — 1 1 ri 

1        1      1 

1               hill 

>      T    k                              1                   J 

1        '      ' 

1                  '^1               !          1 

^#^=i— 

1 

J 

— «_ 

— (Si-r- 

-1— •- 

— * — iM— 

— 0 1 

tr— • 

dark- 

ness 

-r 

veil 

-•- 

— V — ' 
the 

1 — fi'-r- 
sky, 

-0- 
And 

#  • 
wait 

0  • 

— w — ttS — 
Thy    wise, 
^   ^5, 

— * -■ 

Thy 

y's*  h.       1* 

m 

__l 

, 

r         1  wr 

1                \         ^\              w         ] 

[^•1  '^ 

ic>  . 

1     » 

L  .          L       ^L          r        \ 

^tL4»  K     L          »                    L 

t           1    , 

r 

1          1 

!?   7      f 

1 

9 

r 

— t— 

_l_j 

'              ' ,         1            '         1 

1 

1 

j 

h     ■ 

"         1 

^S=s 


ho 


^ 


% 


^^^^^=f=e| 


ly      will,       Un    -    til         the      shad  -  ows         fl}-;         Still 


=t=: 


-te! 


£zz:Lz:t 


rill     I   trust  Thv   hand 


^ ^ 


^-- 


-'5'— 


3^ 


.-^ ^1 


will 


S--K=g: 


I    trust  Thy  hand     To    guide  my  steps      a  -  right 


m 


• — •- 


^ 


s 


-\!Z- 


HYMNS. 


657 


137     ^  O  let  my  trusting  heart  be  still, 

Though  darkness  veil  the  sky, 
And  wait  Thy  wise.  Thy  holy  will, 

Until  the  shadows  fly; 
Still  will  I  trust  Thy  hand 

To  guide  lu}^  steps  aright 
Through  darksome  ways,  to  stand 

In  Thy  all-glorious  light. 


2  I  cannot  yet  Thy  purpose  see, 

Let  not  my  soul  complain. 
For  all  is  well  since  ruled  by  Thee, 

And  blessed  is  Thy  reign. 
Still  will  I  trust  Thy  hand 

To  guide  my  steps  aright 
Through  darksome  ways,  to  stand 

In  Thy  all-glorious  light. 


So,  trusting  in  Thy  love,  I  tread 

The  path  of  duty  on; 
And  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled, 

Some  dreams  alluring  gone. 
Still  will  I  trust  Thy  hand 

To  guide  my  steps  aright 
Through  darksome  ways,  to  stand 

In  Thy  all-glorious  light. 


658 


HYMNS 


^ 


-^ 


I.   Roll    out,      O     song,    to      God ! 


r    I    ^ 

Move     on,     ye  throngs  of 


1^ 


.(AW 

I 

1 

^    J      1 

1 

,N 

V \^    A 

m          *          m 

J            > 

1 

WW      1 

^ 

1  • 

1            1           1 

1  • 

m 

1 

J 

^Y- — ^ — '^- 

— #=- 

-hJ^- 

^ 9 9 

-td— 

I 

—m — 

— » 

men  ! 

T~^. ^ ■ 

1 -i-v^= 

Chan  -  ces 

and  chang  -  es 
S          S          S     n 

come 

>•- 

and 

— • — ' 

go; 

— ^ , 

God 

(•^htT^— 

-^J— 

— !■ 

■ 

— F-^— 

— ,^ — f — r— 

-1 h- 1 

— i 

C>k                        t^ 

1               [>           1             1 

tf  . 

» 

w 

!• 

l^^p      1 

1 

1 

i^ 

1 

i 

^^i 


-7^ 


chang-eth     not!     A    -    men. 


And         on        the  throngs  of 
. • * •- 


±^ 


i#u^=q= 

_    — 

1 

r-n— 

^^=J= 

— h^ 

r — I         -1 

TY^ d— 

^      V=t- 

— A — 

^— ^ 

V=-^-^ 

\ 

men, 

On 

• 

worry 

-  ing    care 

~1 — 1;;*~ 

and 

1 

strife,               Sinks 

r  ■"    — 1    s    1 

^^    ^- 

-^^ 

^ 

to^- 

-L— l^f- 

— b 

-F — «— H^ — 

t 

1 

,            r          1            f 

'                  II 

1 

'1/ 

' 

HYMNS. 


659 


down,  as       if   from    an-gel  tongues,  The  word  of  hope  and     life 


-»- — •- — # 


fe--fe>-^ — r^qizza: 


=F 


i^E^ 


s 


r 


23g     1   Roll  out,  O  song,  to  God  ! 

Move  on,  ye  throngvS  of  men  ! 
Chances  and  changes  come  and  go; 

God  changeth  not !  Amen. 
And  on  the  throngs  of  men, 

On  worrying  care  and  strife, 
Sinks  down,  as  if  from  angel  tongues, 

The  word  of  hope  and  life. 


Down  in  the  darksome  ways 

And  worrying  whirl  of  life 
Sinks,  like  a  strain  of  vesper-song, 

The  thought  of  His  great  strife. 
Who,  of  the  virgin  born, 

Made  all  our  chains  His  own, 
And  broke  them  wnth  His  own  right  arm, 

Nor  left  us  more  alone. 


Amid  the  weak,  One  vStrong; 

Amid  the  false.  One  true; 
Amid  all  change.  One  changing  not. 

One  hope  we  ne'er  shall  rue. 
In  whose  sight  all  is  now. 

In  whose  love  all  is  best: 
The  things  of  this  world  pass  away, — 

Come,  let  us  in  Him  rest. 


66o 


HYMNS. 


O      Je-sus  Christ,  a-lone    to  Thee  Be  praise  and  glo  -  ry      giv_^en; 


^^^m 


11=^ 


m 


r^- 


:^^=^3 


-u  U--1 


g? 


Thy  king-dom  shall 


e   -   ter  -  nal  be      O'er    all    the    earth  and 

^  I  n  ^    n    i  1  ±. 

■\\d       I-*--*-       -f:-^  ,     —      JL      — ^ 


^=3: 


p= 


iis 


3 


fEEtEE^^E. 


^m 


O    Prince  of    Peace!  O        won-drousWord !    O 


heav     -     en.         O    Prince  ot    reace :  u        wuu-ui^uo  ww.^ .    ^ 


er    ev  -  er 


i        I  TT      j     ^        J 

mer-'d^-ful    and  might-y  Ivord  !  O    Fa-ther    ev  -  er    "  ^ast^  "    "^g ' 


O  Jesus  Christ,  alone  to  Thee 

Be  praise  and  glory  given; 
Thy  kingdom  shall  eternal  be 

O'er  all  the  earth  and  heaven. 
O  Prince  of  Peace  !  O  wondrous  Word  ! 
O  merciful  and  mighty  Lord  ! 

O  Father  everlasting ! 


HYMNS. 


66l 


Thy  voice,  O  Lord,  from  dark-ness  calls     Ce  -  les  -  tial  orbs  of     light; 


t=t=t 


S^ 


pp 


■V — I — 


«— I tje # ^      «     •n; • •— '— #      '     9 1^ Ji^ ^^--^^-r 


Thy  sun  shines  out,  and  light  di-vides     Be-tweeu  the  day  and    night. 


m^ 


^ 


The  stars  around  Thy  throne  rejoice,  Their  first  glad  anthem  sing; 


--f=fc 


f=r=f=t=±F=t 


1 


i^ 


^^ 


^^EE^&E^EiA 


I J L 


T=; 


p^ 


^=* 


t 

The  choirs  of  earth  to      life     a-wake.    And  with  ho  -  san-^nas  ring. 


m. 


'(?■ 


*---■* 


^m 


140 


Thy  voice,  O  Lord,  from  darkness  calls 

Celestial  orbs  of  light; 
Thy  sun  shines  out,  and  light  divides 

Between  the  day  and  night. 
The  stars  around  Thy  throne  rejoice,. 

Their  first  glad  anthem  sing; 
The  choirs  of  earth  to  life  awake, 

And  with  hosannas  ring. 


662 


HYMNS. 


mm- 


=fc^ 


-r     -r 


ti'^^-i 


=i«= 


I,  The    day      is  done;  the     wea  -  ry    day     of  thought  and  toil      is 


* 


^it=t:|=t 


1 — r 


1 — r 


l'^ 


I 
past;        Soft       falls      the       twi    -  light     cool    and      gray      on 


;te 


""-1 iT**" 


the      tired    earth       at 


E:E3^E53^ 


last. 


By 


5T^  r^ 


wis    -  est    teach  -  ers 


m. 


"p^ 


^ 


i^ 


m 


-I L 


agi^ 


5 


^' 


-^ 


^ 


I     ^7    7    * 

wea  -  ried  and      by       gent-lest  friends  op 


prest, 


In 


TT  n 


t 


I     I 


-<^- 


^ 


HYMNS. 


663 


:i=^: 


1=^ 


i|fe= 


Thee    a  -  lone  the     soul,  out-worn,  re-fresh-ment  finds  and  rest. 


1 — I — r 


141 


The  day  is  done;  the  weary  day  of  thought  and  toil  is  past; 
Soft  falls  the  twilight  cool  and  gray  on  the  tired  earth  at  last. 
By  wisest  teachers  wearied  and  by  gentlest  friends  opprest, 
In  Thee  alone  the  soul,  outworn,  refreshment  finds  and  rest. 


2  Bend,  gracious  Spirit,  from  above,  like  these  o'erarching  skies. 
And  to  Thy  firmament  of  love  lift  up  these  longing  eyes; 
And,  folded  by  Thy  sheltering  hand,  in  refuge  still  and  deep, 

Let  blessed  thoughts  from  Thee  descend,  as  drop  the  dews  of  sleep. 

3  And  when  refreshed  the  soul  once  more  puts  on  new  life  and  power, 
O  let  Thine  image,  Lord,  alone,  gild  my  first  waking  hour ! 

Let  that  blest  Presence  dawn  and  glow,  fairer  than  morn's  first  ray; 
And  Thy  pure  radiance  overflow  the  splendor  of  the  day. 


4  So  in  the  hastening  eventide,  so  in  the  coming  morn, 

When  deeper  slumber  shall  be  given  and  fresher  life  be  born, 
Shine  out,  true  Light !  to  guide  my  way  amid  that  deepening  gloom. 
And  rise,  O  Morning  Star,  the  first  that  dayspring  to  illume ! 


5  I  cannot  dread  the  darkness.  Lord,  where  Thou  wilt  watch  o'er  me. 
Nor  smile  to  greet  the  rising  sun  unless  Thy  smile  I  see. 
Creator,  Savior,  Comforter !  on  Thee  my  soul  is  cast; 
At  morn,  at  night,  in  earth,  in  heaven,  be  Thou  my  First  and  Last ! 


664 


HYMNS. 


^^:^- 


33^ 


v-   • 


I,  Rise,  glo-rious   Conqu'ror,  rise, 


In 


to      Thy      na  -  tive   skies, 


-»' 


I 


t=t 


As-sume  Thy  right !    And  where  in    many    a     fold     The  clouds  are 


gf^^i^^ 


^ 


backward  rolled,  Pass  thro'  those  gates  of    gold,    And  reign  in     light 

J— &iS: 


-g-^ 


M^^ 


f=t 


i=t 


r 

1  4-2     ^   Rise,  g'lorious  Conqueror,  rise, 
Into  Thy  native  skies. 
Assume  Thj'  right ! 
And  where  in  man}-  a  fold 
The  clouds  are  backward  rolled. 
Pass  through  those  gates  of  gold, 
And  reign  in  light ! 

2  Victor  o'er  death  and  hell  ! 
Cherubic  legions  swell 

Th^^  radiant  train; 
Praises  all  heaven  inspire; 
Each  angel  sweeps  his  h're 
And  wafts  his  wings  of  fire, 

Thou  lyamb  once  slain  ! 

3  Enter.  Incarnate  God  ! 

No  feet  but  Thine  have  trod 

The  serpent  down. 
Blow  the  full  trumpets,  blov/  ! 
Wider  3'on  portals  throw  ! 
Savior  triumphant  !  go, 

And  take  Thv  crown  ! 


HYMNS. 


665 


Lion  of  Judali,  Hail ! 
And  let  Thy  name  prevail 

From  age  to  age. 
Lord  of  the  rolling  years, 
Claim  for  Thine  own  the  spheres; 
For  Thou  hast  bought  with  tears 

Thy  heritage ! 


P^* 


^E3 


Vw- 


-f^ 


3t=^ 


■^-, — #— •-# 


^—t 


I.  O     per-fect  Love  !  all  human  thought  transcending,  Low  -  ly   we 


tfciz^ 


-f^- 


E3 


^^=£=r=feE 


--tiM-: 


f- 


\ — r 


:fc=t|^. 


J— I- 


^—^ 


Mm 


t. 


:il=6S:t5 


-tr-t 


^=^ 


kneel  in  pray 'r  before  Thy  throne.  That  theirs  may  be  the  love  that  knows  no 


O  perfect  Love !  all  human  thought  transcending, 
Lowly  we  kneel  in  prayer  before  Thy  throne. 

That  theirs  may  be  the  love  that  knows  no  ending. 
Whom  Thou  for  evermore  dost  join  in  one, 

2  O  perfect  Life  !  be  Thou  their  full  assurance 

Of  tender  charity  and  steadfavSt  faith, 
Of  patient  hope  and  quiet,  brave  endurance. 

With  childlike  trust  that  fears  no  pain  nor  death. 

3  Grant  them  the  joy  which  brightens  earthly  sorrow; 

Grant  them  the  peace  which  calms  all  earthly  strife,      i 
And  to  life's  day  the  glorious  heavenly  morrow  \ 

That  dawns  upon  eternal  love  and  life. 


666 


m 


i=i 


ri 


J- 


-t>»- 


^^: 


I     I       I 

An  -  gel    bands    in  strains  sweet-sounding,    An-thems     to      the 


£ 


i 


-tr- 


:^zfcz:d: 


t:^ 


-s^- 


Sav  -  ior     raise; 


^—r~~^ 


-f #- — S # — [ — # # ^ « 


s 


I    I 

Host    of  heav'n,  His    throne  sur-round-ing, 


1 — r — r 


$: 


#=%: 


Hyum  the   great    Cre     -      a  -  tor's  praise. 


Ra  -  diant  orb       of 
\>A.         ^         JL         M. 


mm^ 


'X=t 


■^^ 


:t 


-^ 


— t^, #^     ^       •_ — »- — # •- — ^# — •— J=*i»=^# 2^ =■ 

day,     a    -  dore  Him,     Praise  Him,  thou  who     rul'st   the   night; 


HYMNS. 


667 


^1:^3: 


t=±=1= 


-J i- 


I       I 


-•-^t^»- 


5='^ 


:?=::i!=r:i: 


:5 


Heav'n  of  heav'ns,  O  bow  before  Him,  Praise  Him,  all  ye  worlds  of  light. 


144     ^  Angel  bands  in  strains  sweet-sounding, 

Anthems  to  the  Savior  raivSe; 
Host  of  heaven,  His  throne  surrounding, 

Hjmin  the  great  Creator's  praivSe. 
Radiant  orb  of  day,  adore  Him, 

Praise  Him,  thou  who  rulest  the  night; 
Heaven  of  heavens,  O  bow  before  Him, 

Praise  Him,  all  3'e  worlds  of  light. 

2  Praise  Him,  wild  and  restless  ocean. 

Praise  Him,  monsters  of  the  deep; 
Praise  Him  in  your  rude  commotion. 

Storms  that  at  His  mandate  sweep. 
Hills  and  mountains,  heavenward  towering, 

Fires,  that  in  their  bosom  glow; 
Clouds  around  their  cliffs  dark  lowering, 

Torrents  down  their  steeps  that  flow; 

3  Verdant  fields,  and  valleys  blooming, 

Insect  myriads,  own  His  care; 
Wild  beasts  through  the  forest  roaming, 

Warbling  tenants  of  the  air; 
Kings  and  rulers,  shout  His  glorj^; 

People,  join  the  loud  acclaim; 
Maidens,  youths,  and  fathers  hoary. 

Infants,  lisp  His  holy  name. 


Every  kindred,  tongue  and  nation. 

Him  who  gave  you  life  adore; 
Earth  and  heaven  and  all  creation. 

Praise  His  name  for  evermore. 
Angel  bands  in  strains  sweet-sounding. 

Anthems  to  the  Savior  raise; 
Host  of  heaven.  His  throne  surrounding, 

Hymn  the  great  Creator's  praise. 


668 


HYMNS. 


^^4=1= 


-#— «h 


f^-4- 


M 


•-T- 


r^sr-^ 


I.  With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud,  Address  the  Lord  on  high 
*.    ^.  A    *.  *    ^    5t    J:    A- 


i^ 


£ 


tr± 


^? 


S 


1^ 


J— r 


I     I 


fcr 


^«^ 


::]: 


1 f—^ 


^3m 


S^-r- 


O '  er  all  the  heav '  ns  He  spreads  His  cloud ,  And  wa-ters  veil  the    sky, 

i      I  -i_L  I  I       I 


^1  II  t-^r-^ 

He  sends  His  show'rs  of  blessings  down  To  cheer  the  plain  be-low; 


ig 


H 1 — 


■»-; — 1- 


t.       X 


^ 


-M=^ 


1 — r 


-4 


He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown,  And  corn  in    val-leys 


W 


I.   -«-    -^ 


S 


E3 


grow 


SI 


Copyriglit,  1882,  by  Samuel  A.  Ward. 


1  A?)     I  With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high; 
O'er  all  the  heavens  He  spreads  His  cloud, 

And  waters  veil  the  sky. 
He  sends  His  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plain  below; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown. 

And  corn  in  vallej'S  grow. 

2  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 
Of  each  declining  year; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 


HYMNS. 


669 


His  hoary  frost.  His  fleecy  snow, 
Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 

The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

3  He  sends  His  word  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow. 

And  bids  the  spring  return. 
The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  His  mighty  word: 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord  ! 

,--1 


^p« 


I.  When  all  Thy  mer-cies,  O 


my  God,  My     ris 


^i^mmm 


ing    soul     sur-vevs. 


SBi 


1;=^^: 


Trans-port-ed  with  the  view,  I'm  lost    In     won  -  der,  love,  and  praise. 


mm 


'»-~^ 


'-g: 


■|2- 


146 


1  When  all  Th}^  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  vSurveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I  'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When,  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm  unseen  conveyed  me  safe 
From  childhood  up  to  man. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  happier  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


670 


HYMNS. 


E^-z4 


F^= 


.4 ^-4— J-^. 


r  I   I   ' 


'^ 


Blow  on,  Thou  mighty  Wind!  The  cloven  tongues  descending, Fanned  by  Thy 


i=[:i:i8t=^t 


m 


K^:Sz_J^ri 


F=Ft 


^ 


fciSEs^ 


•— • 


V     i/     ^ 


g 


I      ! 


^1^ 


dew-y  breath,  shall  blaze  and  burn,  A       sa  -  cred  flame  un  -  end  -  ing. 


f^=^ 


;^ 


U 


-^^^-i 


t=^: 


a:^ 


iSi 


->■ 


__^_ 


-4/-  ^ 


•,=*)«= 


iTi*- 


I 


Soon  shall  that  fire  be  -  hold  Vile  earth  transformed  to  fine  wrotight  gold, 


lu    I      I 


i 


^ 


4=t 


fc?»= 


^JEfe^^^ 


P 


S=*Ei 


^^^^ 


:^=it 


r  1    I 


^r^> 


g 


And  gloom  of  shadowy  night  That  flame  shall  kindle     in    -  to  light. 


HYMNS. 


671 


^ 


-2^ 


-s^— 


I  I 

Blow  on,  Thou  mighty  Wind,  blow  on!  Blowon,  Thou  mighty  Wind,  blow  on! 


C 


h — i 1 ' b-h-\ F-  — •— l-f^-l- 


■pEEEE 


:iii 


ir-t 


:tFl^^^ 


-422- 


SI 


r 


I 

J^y     I  Blow  on,  Thou  mighty  Wind  ! 

The  cloven  tongues  descending, 
Fanned  by  Thy  dewy  breath,  shall  blaze  and  burn, 

A  sacred  flame  unending. 
Soon  shall  that  fire  behold 
Vile  earth  transformed  to  fine  wrought  gold, 
And  gloom  of  shadowy  night 
That  flame  vShall  kindle  into  light. 

Blow  on,  Thou  mighty  Wind,  blow  on  ! 

2  Blow  on.  Thou  mighty  Wind  ! 

And  waft  to  realms  unbounded 
The  notes  of  faith,  and  hope,  and  tender  love. 

The  gospel  trump  hath  vSounded. 
Those  sweetly  piercing  tones 
That  charm  all  woes,  and  tears,  and  groans. 
Through  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky, 
Upon  Thy  rushing  wings  shall  fly. 

Blow  on,  Thou  mighty  W^ind,  blow  on  ! 

3  Blow  on.  Thou  mighty  Wind  ! 

For  tempest-tossed  and  lonely 
The  ship  upon  the  rolling  billow\s  rides. 

And  trusts  in  Th}'  breath  only, 
vShe  spreads  her  swelling  sails 
For  Thee  to  fill  with  favoring  gales 
Till,  through  the  stormy  sea. 
Thou  bring  her  home  where  she  would  be. 

Blow  on.  Thou  might}-  Wind,  blow  on  ! 

4  Blow  on.  Thou  mighty  Wind  ! 

On  contrite  hearts  and  broken, 
And  bring  in  quickening  power  the  gracious  words 

That  lips  Divine  have  vSpoken. 
Lo  !  then,  from  death  awd  sleep, 
The  listening  soul  to  life  shall  leap; 
Then  love  shall  reign  below 
And  joy  the  whole  wide  world  o'erflow. 

Blow  on,  Thou  mighty  Wind,  blow  on  ! 


672 


HYMNS. 


4=T 


A 


^ 


T? 


1-^ 


-5^ 


p-^ 


tj 


.^L 


I,  An-gels  ho-  h-,  high  and  low  -ly,  Sing  the  prais-es       of    the   Lord! 


Earth  and  sky,  all    liv-ing    na-ture,  Man,  the  stamp  of   thy  Cre-a-tor, 


Praise  ve,  praise  ye    God  the     Lord  !  Praise  ye,  praise  ye  God  the    Lord  ' 


iK 


r=tf-^- 


«=^^ 


1 — r 


.^. 


t=tt=t 


% 


I— J 


i9EElE 


f^S 


1  J.Q     I   Angels  hol}^  high  and  lowly, 
vSing  the  praises  of  the  Lord  ! 
Earth  and  sky,  all  living  nature, 
Man,  the  stamp  of  th}^  Creator, 
Praise  ye,  praise  yo.  God  the  Lord  ! 

2  Sun  and  moon  bright,  night  and  moonlight, 

Starry  temples,  azure-floored; 
Cloud  and  rain,  and  wild  wind's  madness, 
Sons  of  God  that  shout  for  gladness. 

Praise  3'e,  praise  3'c  God  the  Lord ! 

3  Ocean  hoar\%  tell  His  glory, 

Cliffs  where  tumbling  seas  have  roared  ! 
Pulse  of  waters,  blithel}-  beating. 
Wave  advancing,  wave  retreating. 

Praise  ye,  praise  3-6  God  the  Lord  ! 

4  Rock  and  highland,  wood  and  island. 

Crag  where  eagle's  pride  hath  soared; 
Might}-  mountains,  purple  breasted, 
Peaks,  cloud-cleaving,  snow\'-crested, 

Praise  3'e,  praise  3-e  God  the  Lord  ! 


HYMNS. 


673 


5  Rolling  river,  praise  Him  ever, 

From  the  mountain's  deep  vein  poured  ! 
Silver  fountain,  clearly  gushing. 
Troubled  torrent,  wildly  rushing, 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye  God  the  Lord ! 

6  Praise  Him  ever,  bounteous  Giver; 

Praise  the  great  and  mighty  Lord  ! 
Each  glad  soul  its  free  course  winging, 
Each  glad  voice  its  free  song  singing. 

Praise  Him,  Father,  God,  and  Lord  ! 


^^=t 


tJ 


^S 


■4 


U4 


^-m. 


^^¥4 


m 


I  - 


Sin  and  want   we  come  confessing.  Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 


Copyright,  190f>,  by  George  C.  Stebbina— Renewal. 

1  49     ^  Savior,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  {Spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confcvSsing, 
Thou  canst  .save  and  Thou  caUvSt  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  near  us  fly. 
Angel  guards  from  Thee  surround  us, 
We  are  safe  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
Ma^^  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 


674 


HYMNS. 


150 


mm 


t: 


m 


1.  Keep    us,  our      Fa-ther.    from    the  snares  and  dan 

2.  With  -  out  Thy    love,  Thy   mer  -  cy,   and     pro  -  tec 


gers     Of 
tion,  We 


^sm 


:2^ 


i 


1.  Keep  us,    our      Fa-ther,    from  the  snares  and  dan 

2.  With  -  out  Thy    love,   Thy   mer  -  cy,   and     pro  -  tec 


gers     Of 
tion,    We 


m 


=i- 


:tt*= 


m 


1.  Keep   us,  our       Fa  -  ther, 

2.  With -out  Thy      love, 


m^m^^^m^^^m 


keep    us    from   the  snares  and 
with-out     Thy    pro-  tec  -  tion, 


mi 


1.  Keep  us,    our      Fa  -  ther,    from        snares  and    dan 

2.  With -out  Thy    love,  Th)'     mer      -     cy,       we     v^'an 


gers    Of 
der 


i§l 


b4-r 


=sSfe3 


:t3*i 


1 


earth's 
wan 


dark  ways  un  -  tried.     Be  -  hold     us      weak 
der,    tem-pest    tossed;  But  Thou  dost    hear 


and 
our 


Be  -  hold     us 


earth's  dark       ways    un  -  tried.     Be  -  hold     us      weak 
wau    -    der,     tem-pest    tossed;  But  Thou  dost    hear 


and 
our 


dan  -  gers    Of  ways    un  -  tried... 
We     wan  -  der  tem-pest      tossed;. 


Be -hold    us 
But  Thou  dost 


Copyright,  1903,  by  General  Church  of  the  New  Jerusalem. 


HYMNS. 


675 


blind in     grief  and  sor-row;  O     Lord,  with  us      a- 

cry Thou  com-est    quickly  To     seek    and  save  the 


blind    in      grief 
cry,  Thou  com 


weak  and    blind 
hear    our     cry, 


and 
est 


sor    - 
quick 


row;    O  Lord,   with  us      a- 
-    ly       To  seek  and  save    the 


in  grief  and  sor  -  row; 

Thou      com  -  est  quick-ly 


O 

To 


blind    in     grief 
cry,    Thou  com 


and 
est 


sor    -      row;   O     Lord,  with  us 
quick  -    ly      To    seek   and    save 

'     -J I 


^k=^ 


Lord,  with  us    a  -   bide, 
seek  and  save  the   lost, 


O    Lord, 


with   us    a    -     bide. 


6/6 


HYMNS. 


151 


u 


-f^ — fr 


^ 


^=S 


I      I     -I 


'T=i 


-i..  -i-  V- 


■•-i^ 


■^    * 


Come    un  -  to      Me  when  sliad-ows  dark-ly     gath  -  er,  When  the    sad 


^ 


S: 


-^-=^'- 


1^1 


i 


S^ 


i=*: 


^'^^'^^ — •- 


^^ 


t«: 


wea  -  ry      and  dis  -  trest, 


heart  is    wea  -  ry  and   dis  -  trest,     is 
■^       ^     ^     ^     ^       ^.  ^ 


-t       I         I 


PS 


m 


r=H=T^ 


rr 


s--^ 


&^^ 


t 


:^ 


^= 


4r*>-^^-^—ir-i—t 


■-¥ 


Seek-ing  com  -  fort   from  your  Heavenly  Fa  -  ther,    Come     un    -to 

I     N  s    ^    ^    ^  in 


3|=i|: 


^ 


'^ 


-^•- 


■w 


m 


Me,    and   I   will  give    you  rest.  Large  are  the  man-sions  in  thy  Fa-ther's 


t=t=t 


1 — r 


r-r 


-X  1  ^  i/'- 


:^=1i: 


-t^-1r 


4^ 


3=i 


1=1: 


=»^,^ 


'    Cj 


f^V'ff 


I 


•tt^ 


*   -# 


W 


rr 


i^- 


-«-Ht» 


dwell-ing.  Glad  are  the  homes  that  sor-rows  nev  -  er  dim;  Sweet  are  the 

1 


1  ^  1/    I     1^    i;    i/    1/   u 


^^^pFf^^^^^^A 


fi^ 


HYMNS. 
P 


677 


^^=S:^±i 


'#r 


1^ 


^ 


^^ 


-0- 

^    1/ 


harps  in  lio-ly  niu-sic  swell-ing,  Soft  are  the  tones  which  raise  the  heavenly 


^^^^EjEfe^E^^^^ 


r 


I    b  I 

hymn.  There, like  an  E  -   den  blos-soni-ing  in    glad  n ess.  Bloom  the  fair 


-If  J 

flowers  the  earth  too  rude-ly  pressed;  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  droop  in 


W=^ 


-^fe 


AS-^ 


i2^Ltj_5LjSi^^^. 


^—^ 


-^-^-^ 


4 ^^ 


E=k 


?=r 


S3 


\=t 


— h- 


r-ft 


:r^if 


A    V    •-|»V^i^-':i— * 


sadness, Come  un-to    Me,  and    I     will  give     you   rest,  Come  un  -  to 


4-     I      I 


:f=^ 


fc:?: 


« 


-^czzjc 


F 

g 


^:4 


^      1/      1/ 


^i— ^ 


I  t 


I — r 


pp 


-^^-h- 


^:t 


*^=# 


=t: 


1— J~1 ^bi>^^ 


ni 


^^-* 


Me, 


Comeun  -to  Me. 


-p-^- 


S 


?^ 


ff^F^ 


r        f  r  r 

and     I     will  give  you  rest. 


^=^ 


3E* 


i 


678 


I 


152 


5Hi^ 


^^3 


'        1 

1.  Al     -    might  -    y 

2.  We         ask         not 

'      J ^- 


r^ 


God, 
hon 


^ 


in        hum  -    ble     prayer       To 
ors      which      an       hour       May 


^ 


1:54^ 


-#-=- 


t* 


# 


i3|: 


^ 


^'-^ 


-r 

Do     Thou      our      wait     -    ing 
We      ask        not     pleas    -    ure, 


m 


Thee      our      souls       we      lift; 
bring      or        take         a  -    way; 


XiL- 


■^_ 


i 


mt 


f 


We 

We 


a 


;£ 


iF=t3^ 


^r-" 


Ts^   T 


minds    pre  -  pare   For     Thy   most  need  -   ful    gift.  We      ask     not 
pomp,     nor  power,  Lest   we    should  go        a-  stray.  We      ask     for 

111  -       I         !      -i       J 


^^t- 


m 


3^: 


-t±. 


f=^ 


ask      not  gold  -  en  streams  of  wealth 
ask      for  wis  -  dom.  Lord,    im-part 


i \- 


en  streams  of  wealth     A 
dom.  Lord,    im  -  part    The 


long     our  path 
knowl-edge  liow 


ask     not  streams  of  wealth 
ask     for     wis  -  dom.  Lord. 


HYMNS. 


67() 


M 


m^t 


^EEt 


■¥=- 


flow; 
live: 


^^ 


We     ask       not 
A      wise      and 


un 
un 


de    -    cay  -  ing  health,  Nor 
der  -  stand  -  ing    heart      To 


s 


:2^:z: 


I  i  I 

un    -    de    -    cay 
un    -    der  -  stand 


ing 


r-^^ 


length     of  years     be  -  low. 
all  be -fore  Thee   give. 


J.-J1 


We 
A 


ask      not        un     -    de- 
wise     and        un    -    der- 


^= d_ 


m 


H-^- 


health. 
heart, 


W^e     ask    not      un    -de  -  cay 
A      wise  and     un    -    der-stand 


ing 
ing 


-I \- 


Nor  length    of 
To     all  be 


years 
fore 


be  -  low. 
Thee    give. 


1 


m 


cay  -  ing  health,  Nor   length of     years     be    -    low. 

stand -ing  heart    To        all be-   fore  Thee     give. 

be    -    low. 
Thee     give. 


Nor  length    of 
To        all       be 


years 
fore 


^^e 


4.  j  ^  f^ 


i 


-7^ 


^ 


-K?- 


health, 

Nor  length 

of 

years 

be    - 

low. 

heart 

To        all 

be 

-    fore 

Thee 

give. 

68o 


HYMNS, 


153 


-^F — 


i^^ 


p 


-^ 


^^ifeF±j 


^u^ 


p 


'^==t 


:i_iL 


PS^^^ 


:^zrzi2^ 


!^-r 


=_      I 


i 


i^ 


W^ 


:jEiE=pp^^ 


/!>  Or5. 


Dim. 


^ 


S$S 


-,-jr-W 


:Sd2i 


t-- 


-«a- 


/>  Cres. 

] 


-'^- 


t=t 


't5>- 


m 


The  Lord  God  Je     -     sus  Christ    doth     reign,      This     Gos-pel 


yl 


-?--*■ 


2^^^ 


The    Lord  God   Je  -    sus    Christ    doth     reign,      This    Gos-pel 


^ 


:s^i=s=:p=:r2:i 


4=:t=:t 


-^^-'^- 


t=X 


'jt—-^ 


p. 


'Smm 


-.Jrfe*: 


r^r- 


J=i 


r 


^^ 


I  h  I     Jul     I 


^^^ 


HYMNS. 


68 1 


P  Cres. 


\-A~.A 


-&.- 


Lziufi^i— 


doth      the     Word      pro-  claim; 


g^^ 


:te 


ii^P^^g 


His   kiiig-doni  on      this 


doth    the  Word      proclaim;  His  king-dom  o„      this 


?^ 


^=#: 


:«: 


g 


##¥^^111:^^:^5. 


^i^ 


— (^ — 


19-  -^. 


^i     J 


rock    se  -  cure.      A  -  ges  ^f  k  -  ges     shall '.       e„  ^  dure. 


;iife^"^ 


rock    se-cure,      A    -    ges  of    a  -  ges      shall......       eu-dure. 


'% 


iz^: 


:^^g 


-^- 


-^ — ^- 


m 


:te 


Cres. 


ff 


Dim. 


zy 


rs   VPPrs 


^m^ 


.^hh^_  J  ^      ^ 


682  HYMNS. 

154 

Andante  nioderato.  J  —  84. 


% 


Voice,  or  voices  in  unison. 
9 


s 


^ 


i 


s 


rail 


t=^^ 


a  tempo. 


1^    V  ^K~^7^ 


-^^ 


W 


I 


TTi         -#- 


■^ 


tzit 


C<3«  8vi. 


t=t^ 


, ^j^ — 

bow      in     ut  -  ter   need  and  mortal  weak  -  ness,  O  Lord,    my 


-^t-t 


^5: 


J-J-4-4- 


l—t—lr 


^:: 


i—i 


I      I 


I    I    I 


I 


E 


g 


^^ 


P  Sempre  con  Svi. 


3 


e: 


Sav 


low       be  -  fore   Thy  throne;        To      ask 


Thine 


1— rt 


I   I   I   I- 


3t=i!=t 


»    9    m, 


II        1 

J  J     J  . 


^ 


#^      0» 


^=2: 


HYMNS. 


683 


$ 


r:F 


I 


<&- 


aid 


to  walk     in     pa-tieut  meek    -     ness 


The  path    in 


:^     I     I     I     I 


-0 — » — m — «- 


m 


I    1    I    i 
Jill 


I  I  !  n 

J    J     !     ! 


Tii -■ 


■<s- 


'^ 


I       ,       |: 


-^ — 


:5=t=t 


life 


that  leads  to  Thee      a  -   lone. 


I    fail 


lid 


i 


11         I       J- 


t=t=t=t^ 


^^^ 


t=t 


:^=^=it=^: 


-4=^=4 


-J-J 


tt:lt     t    t    t 


I      I 


m 


? 


f 


-z^ 


i^ 


poco  cres. 


^ 


^ 


^ 


say,  Thy    will      be  done  for    -   ev     -    er, 

poco  cres. 


With-in    this 


A      \      I— J- 


mi 


t^ 


I    I     I    I 


i=X 


-*!-T(-«l^ii 


m 


I  I  I  I 
J  J  J  J 


^=^ 


-is- 


684 


HYMNS. 


m 


•A N N- 


-^ ^ 


# 0 0— 


heart 


^here  earth  -  ly     loves       a  -  bide; 


I  would  re- 


I— J I 


^3^3 


t=t 


^ 


■»■      I 


-i— ^— j-rj 


/ 


1=1: 


P 


-^ — d ^- 


-• — ^ 


-3^ 


sist  them, Lord, 


with  firm     en-deav  -  or 
dim. 


To    do  Thy 


poro  accel. 


/v^— ps*^ r- 

— 1 — \ — J f^- 

— \ ^- 

Y-^r^.^ 

will,           and 

_n ^ . . 

ill  Thy  strength  co 

nfide. 

4      4 

O  help  me 
poco  accel. 

W-^-^-T 

— \ — 1 — V— 

1      1      1      i 

\-A      1 ^— J — 1 

W — \ — \ — k-J-J 
^       111^ 
III 

1     1 

r^ 

-•--•--•■-«- 

1  1  1  1 

L_^ i^ 4 — * 1 

^        -0r        -0r        -0- 

1             1             1 

1             1             1 

g^^^ -- 

•     •      1 

? 

\                              1                             1 

^  V         r 

e^ 

^ 

HYMNS. 


685 


^=i^ 


±=ri==t 


mf 


cling    to    Thee....  with  glad     as-  sur-ance,  While  foes  with-in     as- 


-p=1 i b=^]i^=^J: 

■=t=t—i-t-%t=i=:^. 

■^       -0-       -«--#--#-       -0-     ^-^ 


^^=2: 


t: 


•iS'-i- 


«^ 


y  atempo  pyiitio. 


^=1= 


^=1^ 


I^^E=^^?^ 


sail 


with  hate 


and  scorn; 


\ ^-^ 


Sal  -  va  -  tion  comes  of 


1 


1«=S: 


O^ 


r;r.?.         /  a  tempo  primo. 


e 


^ 


75^ 


P 


:^=t 


-(^Sr 


-f^*- 


-^- 


strife. 


from  calm 


*=i 


±=:i 


en  -  dur    -     ance; 


Of  life's  temp- 


r~r  Ji-td 


S^ 


^-L« 


■#-#-#  I 


I        I        I       I        i      1      ' 

I      I      i     I      !      I      I 


:^-^ 


-J-rJ-i-J- 


I  I  I 
I  I  I 


i 


fe 


686 


HYMNS. 
P  poco  rail.  a  lempo. 


PP 


^3 


i 


ta      -     tioiis      beav'nly  faith     is    born. 


U4 


■r=1=:t 


5z=3|=zt=af: 


J^.l      J       i 


-J — I  a     i     i — 

■0-  -0-       -0- 

a  tempo,     dim 


^|=F 


/{•^r^  r^//. 


ffi 


fci^zzs: 


pa-tient,    O    my  soul, 


— ^- 


the    joy   of  heav 


t—t—t-^ 


t=^ 


t     t     t 


V=^ 


m 


^nf 


i=t 


.^-L. 


-•-=- 


$ 


Is    thy     re-ward 


*^J 


for     all  this   bit  -  ter  strife; 


Be 
mf 


i=i=^=i 


at=i: 


t=T 


tii-p^ 


m 


I    I 


I     I 


J    J    J  J 

0      9      9    m      \4      S      d 


HYMNS. 


6S7 


poco  an  1)1  la  to 


W=^=^ 


-^-. 


w-T-^ 


faith  -  ful      uu  -   to      death- 


His 


prom 


P 


-il ^ — ^ i- 


m 


-^      It 
poco  animate. 


n 


f 


giv  n- 


And 

cres. 


I       will    give     to        thee 


m 


\ 1- 


W—t — t=.t=A 


^=r 


-•i — ii 


^       9, *: 

/ 


m 


^ 


^^ 


"9=^ 


^3 


of         life. 


^ 


"j— j— s— r 


I 


gfe 


fe=^ 


p 


f^^ 


i 


688 


HYMNS. 


155 


:i2 


S!^i 


^^A 


1,  Now  when  the  dusk  -  y  shades  of  night  re-treat  -  itig   Be  -  fore  the 

2.  Look  from  the  height  of  heav'n  and  send  to  cheer   us  Thy   light  and 


iK^i 


1.  Now  when  the  dusk  -  y  shades  of  night  re-treat  -  ing    Be  -  fore  the 

2.  Look  from   the  height  of  heav'n  and  send  to  cheer  us   Thy  light  and 


t=-'X 


tj#- 


i^i 


* 


^r^ 


*= 


sun's   red     ban  -  ner  swiftly  flee, 
truth    to     guide  us  onward  still. 


^EEEj; 


And     all   the   world      its 
Still    let  Thy    mer  -    cy 


:ri2z: 


M 


^-^- 


^ 


sun's   red     ban  -  ner  swiftly 
truth    to     guide  us  on-ward 


flee, 
still. 


And     all    the   world      its 
Still     let  Thy    mer  -    cy 


And    all    the       world, 
Still    let  Thy     mer  -  cy 


HYMNS. 


689 


i 


l±ZJ 


wel  come  light  is     greet  -  ing. 
as      of    old    be     near        us. 


O   Lord,  we      lift 
And   lead   us     safe 


wel-conie  light  is     greet 
as       of    old    be     near 


m. 


ing.  O     Lord,  we      lift 

us.  And    lead  us      safe 

b0 .=.- 


I 


And       all    the  world     is 
Still        let    Thy    nier  -  cy 


lift-  ing 
lead    us 


&E5: 


t=t 


^rr^ 


m 


^ 


^M 


ht- 


t^^ 


t=t- 


— ^ — 5?  ■ 


-f-^ 


thank-ful  hearts  to  Thee, 
to    Thy  ho  -  ly   hill. 


^^^ 


To  Thee  whose  Word  the  fount  of  life 
And  when  the  morn       of  end  less  light 


un- 
is 


i 


Efc 


thank-ful  hearts  to  Thee, 
to    Thy  ho  -  ly  hill. 


fc=P: 


[e 


\ y- 


thank-ful  hearts  to  Thee, 
to    Thy  ho  -  ly  hill. 


•-^ 


fc?=ri=l: 


f=E 


To  Thee  w  hose  Word 
And  when  the  morn 


-«- 


M 


'A     ♦ 


Zt    '9' 


the 
of 


:3=J 


t=q 


690 


HYMNS. 


psm 


t^^:^ 


PP 


-4- ^5 P FS-« PS PS PS PS PS— 


seal-iiig,  When  hill  and    dale 

wak-ing,  And  shades  of     e-  vil 


in     thick  -  est    dark-ness 
from      its   splen-dors 


H-P- 


^-  0 


t=t=1= 


:b=:^ 


fount        of       life      un     -      sealing, 
end     -      less  light     is  wak-iny:. 


PPb-0-   b-tf-       ^ 


m 


^ 


m 


in     thick  -  est    dark-ness 
from     its    splen-dors 


^^m^^j: 


s 


•^1 — n 


t==?t 


ti. 


&& 


i^^^^i^^i 


^ 


lav, 
flee, 


A   -   woke  bright  rays 
Safe      may    we       rise. 


the 


•  cross    the    dim  earth 
earth's  dark  breast  for- 


i 


± 


S= 


tzt 


:^^±=t 


A   -   woke  bright  rays 
Safe      may    we        rise, 


a  ■ 

the 


cross    the    dim  earth 
earth's  dark  breast  for- 


& 


±=:± 


■Vf: 


-w-^ 


lav, 
flee, 


A- woke  bright  rays 
Safe  niav  we        rise. 


A  -  woke  bright 
Safe   may    we 


$ 


^^iS^S 


J * t=i 


f 


■^       -^ 


HYMNS. 


691 


r   1 


^hr- 


^ 


r 


r 


f=r 


steal  -  ing, 
sak  -  ing, 


M 


And        bade  the  eve  and  morn  com-plete      the      day. 
Through  all    the  long  bright  day  to  dwell    with   {Omit.) 


-^ 


A^ 


fe^ 


steal  -  ing,  And  bade  the  eve  and  morn  com-plete  the  day. 

sak  -  ing,  Through  all    the  long  bright  day  to  dwell  with        {Omit.) 


r^->-h 


& 


-N--t\— N 


I 


Thee.      Safe  may  we  rise  todwell  with  Thee,  A-men,     A     -     men, 

\72 


S 


^ 


^-^i^-^ 


^ru^ 


Thee.     Safe  may  we  rise 


todwell  with  Thee, A-men.     A 


I 


L-rC: 


•-^ 


-z:^ 


^a- 


itt 


Thee.  Safe  may  we       rise   to     dwell  with    Thee,   A-men,      A     -     men. 

rT~i  —    ^  /^ 


EES 


5^: 


^==4 


:i — gziiiy 


t=^ 


^a 


T^ 


HYMNS. 


t=!!: 


^$33 


!:?    S    S    *    -*•-_■* 


t'—ir, 


i 


M 


1.  Lead    us,     O     Fa 

2.  Lead    us,     O     Fa 


tlier,  in    the  paths  of      peace;    With-out  Thy 
ther,  ill    the  paths  of      right;    Blind -ly    we 


PP3; 


:S^ 


^ 


1.  Lead    us,     O     Fa 

2.  Lead    us,     O     Fa 


ther,  in    the  paths  of     peace;    With-out  Thy 
ther,  in    the  paths  of      right;    Blind  -  ly    we 


^te 


^•: 


:SE!£fc 


U. 


m 


¥ 


^^4s: 


fcS: 


^#^r#- 


e 


a= 


-P2- 


4^- 


:ttS: 


i 


ij 


guiding  hand  we  go    a-stray,  And  doubts  ap-pal,and  sor-rows  still  in- 
stuni-ble  when  we  walk  a-lone,  En-wrapt  in  shad-ows  of    a  dark-some 


'ii: 


3ES 


=3=^=^ 


^ 


guid-ing  hand  we  go     a-stray,And  doubts  ap-pal. and  sor  rows  still  in- 
stum-ble  when  we  walk  a-lone,  En-wrapt  in  shadows  of    a  dark-some 


^ 


f-^-r 


ff*? 


t=t 


f^J 


^T^ 


L-il    I 


^ft 


3 


-^(2. 


^=^ 


HYMNS. 


693 


:ife- 


H 


fef^ 


::^ 


-h — N-- 


-^  V  i  ^^nr^TT  5  tii^ 


M 


crease;  Lead  in  Thy  light, Thou  true  and  liv-ing  Way.  Lead  us,     O 
night;     On  -  ly  with  Thee  we  journey  safe-ly     on.    Lead  us,     O 


^m 


s 


¥- 


^—^ 


crease;  Lead  in  Thy  light,Thou  true  and  liv-ing  Way.  Lead  us.     O 
night;     On  -  ly  with  Thee    we  journey   safely     on.     Lead  us,     O 


^1= 


:^=i: 


-N— ^- 


-# — •- 


t===t 


-isfa 


i^^^^S 


¥ 


! — i 


_H— -^ 


^S 


J — I — 


sffi 


e^ 


S 


i^ 


31=3: 


is: 


^3^ 


:y 


Fa-ther,in  the  paths  of  truth;  Un-helped  by  Thee,    iner-ror'sniaze  we 
Fa-ther,  to  Thy  heav'n-ly  rest,    How-ev-er  rough  and  steep  the  path  may 


r="- N— V 


B: 


^— ^ 


V— 1^— k^— V- 


?=^ 


:^^^'^ 


Fa-ther, in  the  paths  of  truth ;     Un-helped  by  Thee,  in  er-ror's  maze  we 
Fa-ther,  to  Thy  heav'n-ly  rest,    How-ev-er  rough  and  steep  the  path  may 


■i^^ 


l=;=tfc: 


^^p 


-•—•-^m—M 


i!3: 


v-t/-h ^— k— ^— fe^- 


m 


tm^ 


,fe 


t^ 


rijf^sr^a^ 


*E^^ 


rcK 


**¥?*^ 


-^- 


-^ 


694 


HYMNS. 


i 


ft 


'0^ — •- 


m 


grope; 
be; 


While 
Thro' 


F    *    '    * 


pas  -  sion  stains    and       fol  -   ly     dims 
joy     and     sor  -   row,       as    Thou  deem 


our 

est 


m 


grope;  While        pas -sion  stains    and       fol  -   ly    dims 

be;  Thro'       joy     and     sor  -   row,       as    Thou  deem 


our 

est 


gfti 


p 


1=^ 


-•tE=J=J: 


P 


*  r_i 


^ 


^—^—^ 


T=^ 


-P^ 


^^ 


rc^ 


tt 


tJ  tJ  -W-  D*  '#-.-^— I-  -^         -0r         -^r        -+  -+         1- 


youth,        And  age  comes  on     un-cheered  by  faith  and  hope, 
best,  Un  -  til    our  lives    are    per-fect-ed      in      Thee. 


P 


* 


:iz:Si 


^-^ 


youlh, 
best, 


And  age  comes  on     un-cheered  by  faith  and  hope. 
Un  -  til    our  lives  are    per  -  fect-ed      in      Thee. 


tl: — .^^ rz^^_j:^^ — ^ & 1 


■x=t 


-^-^ 


I 


^^^^§ 


I 


^ 

F^ 


■^-^- 


157 


:&^* 


HYMNS. 


6Qr, 


U-1 TTF 


^ 


t:z 


=d: 


Cast      thv    bur  -  den  up  -  on      the  Lord",      And     He    shall 


P 


^S"=Sz^^ 


*iM=t 


^S 


f=i-=^ 


mi 


-p-^ — I — ^— 

s 

— ^- 

— ^ — 

— f^- 

N 1 

A.b^ ^ 

n 

—J — 

— j— 

~? — 

-J^ 

ll 

vri               m'^                   m 

ii  * 

2 

« 

« 

J 

tain        thee; 

V — J    "^ 

He 

nev 

m 

-     er 

> 

will 

suf    - 

i 

fer 

the 

-P- 

fm\'    W        a           •        •                •      - 

X                   \                  \                                      !-                !^ 

^•i    P           •                            !• 

r 

_)t 

; 

] 

«    « 

^ 

r 

^^h     r.        ;^                              1 

.__ 

k 

p 

V^^  ^    '^                             *i*w 

A 

— tr- 

— tr- 

— LJ 

^^ 

t^ 

-# — •- 


right  -  ecus  to     fall;       He 

-a« « — « — (2_ 


I  ^ 
is 


at    thy     right      hand.  Thy 


^-i 


42- 


E3 


:K 


f 


-^- 


b     b 


;es: 


mer  -  cy,  Lord,    is    great. 


i^ 


* 


--5*- 


EE£ 


Ig 


^=^ 


^ 


and     far    a-  bove   the  heavens.  Let 

-•-r-^-^tP^-f— r.2- b#- 


:k=tc 


-^ 


1 U? 


tt 


■is^ 


-fe: 


t=i 


:fc=:^ 


:?=f: 


--^ 


-ttj 


d: 


-(5^ 


S 


none    be    made      a  -  sham 


ed, 


^^^ 


that    wait    up    -    on     Thee, 

» \ -^_^_p-_ 


^ 


I 


696 


HYMNS. 


158 


$ 


earth's...   .      green   fields 
day must     dawn, 


and     o  -  cean's  wave  beat    shore, 
and    dark-some  night  be     past; 


How 

Faith's 


I 


earth's 
day 


green  fields  and      o- cean's  wave 
must   dawn,  and  darl<-some  night 


beat    shore, 
be        past; 


How 

Faith's 


:t=t 


earth's  green  fields. 
dav      must      dawn. 


and     o  -  cean's    wave 
and  darksome      night 


beat 
be 


m 


shore, 
past; 


I  I  I 


-^-^ 


earth's 
day 


green  fields 
must  dawn. 


and        o-cean's  wave-beat  shore, 
and    dark-some  night  be      past; 


^=1: 


M 


V  ^ 


I 


HYMNS. 


697 


-f=2-i- 


1=^ 


^-^-^ 


the    word  those  bless -ed    strains 
ney    ends    in      wel-come       to 


are      tell  -  ing         Of 
the      wea  -  ry,        And 


sweet  the      word 
jour  -  ney      ends 


those 


^— 


.,__H--H- 


bless  -  ed    strains 
wel-come      to 


are 
the 


tell  -ing    Of 
wea-  rv,  And 


m 


^S#^^pf% 


==|: 


How  sweet  the    word  those  bless  -  ed      strains 
Faith's  jour-ney    ends    in      wel-come        to 


^ 


-^— ^-^^-" 


are 
the 


tell-  ing 
wea  -  ry, 


^=M=^^m 


*^ 


m 


:=t 


How  sweet  the  word  those  bless-ed      strains 
Faith's  jour-ney  ends      in      wel-come     to 


are 
the 


tell  -  ing    Of 
wea  -  ry,  And 


3^ 


-0-       -r&- 


"1* 


¥ 


£=3 


^=^= 


that 
heav'n, 


new 

the 


lif^i when      sin      shall     be       no         more. 

heart's true     home,  will    come    at  last. 


ii 


that    new    life     when      sin 
heav'n,  the  hoart's  true  home, 


^^m. 


shc.ll         be 
will     come 


no 
at 


more, 
last. 


1=\=: 


t=t 


Of      that    new      life     when  sin      shall         be 
And  heav'n,  the  heart's  true  home,  will        come 


:t: 


no 
at 


more, 
last. 


m 


-^- 


-s'- 


1=1: 


th.-it 
heav'n. 


new 
the 


life 
heart's 


■^=^- 


^±=1: 


when      sin     shall    be-      no      more, 
true      home,  will  come    at         last. 


a 


^1 


698 


HYMNS. 


Chorus. 


^— • 


^EE3 


»— *- 


e^*3e; 


An    -    gels  of    mer    -    cy,         an    -    gels  of    light, 


Sing  -    ing  to 


^=^=P=^^ 


gF 


tit 


*— ^ 


ls=a: 


g^^ 


gels  of   mer 

=3 


an  -    gels  of    light, 


Sing  -  ing  to 


E^ 


^^^^^^^ 


gels  of     mer    -    cy,         an    -    gels  of    light, 


Sing  -  ing    t( 


^ 


■— P— • 


^— ^ 


i^mi 


An    -   gels  of       light. 


:6=: 


I     K  I      I 


0—^—0 


T 


-?^.#-M^--ri-r-f-#-rj-j-4 


i 


—I — "^ — «-  -z?^ ; 


^  J  J  I 


I 


1^ 


:g^E£j=^F^^^^tj: 


wel    -     come,  to       wcl    -     come    the    pil-grims,  the    pil  -  grims     of      night. 


f=zibzJEB^zz=jz:itJ-p==J=Jz:Jz^ 


3=i^;=^z:t 


uel    -     come,   to      wel     -     come  the     pil-grims,  the  pil  -  grims      of     night. 


i 


i^i::^ 


^— # 


*=F 


wel 

— h- 


wel 


come   the  pil  -   grims     of    night. 


S^^ 


W 


^-z^ 


Sing    -      ing      to       wel    -    come   the  pil  -    grims    of    night, 

J ^ ^4 


i? 


-s^ 


iill 


-r^      -^ 


♦       J^ 


^ # 


•^  r 


I 


^ — ^- 


#-p^ (Z. 


1    I 


"r~rn 


-4^ 


HYMNS. 


699 


heav'n      -      -     ly        voi 
us sweet  frai 


^EEJ 


-  -    ces  sound  o'er    land     and       sea, 

-  -    ments  of      the    songs    a    -    bove; 


To 
Till 


=i= 


heav'n 
us 


ly      vol  -  ces  sound  o'er  land 
sweet  frag-ments  of      the    song^s 


heav'n-ly        voi 
us      sweet    frag 


bwcei  irag-menxs  or 


and       sea, 
a    -    bove : 


To 
Till 


^=1^ 


ces  sound  o'er      land 
ments  of      the     songs 


and 
a 


-^-^ 


sea, 
bove; 


^^ 


heav'n 
us 


ly      voi 
sweet  frag 


ces  sound  o'er  land    and       sea, 
ments  of     the  songs  a    -     bove; 


700 


HYMNS. 


i 


t=t= 


j-r-i^n: 


^  ^  ^ 


la 
morn 


den    souls  Thy  Word    of       hope 
ing's    joy     shall  end    the      night 


re  -  veal  -  ing; 
of      weep  -  ing. 


Kind 
And 


^ 


la   -    den     souls 
morn-ing's    joy 


■^— 


re  -   veal  -ing;  Kind 
of      ueep-ing,    And 


Thy 
shall 


Word  of       hope 
end  the      night 


m^ 


gEEpZpJ^,^ 


-^       * 


To       la  -  den    souls  Thy  Word     of 
Till  morn-ing's    joy  shall    end     the 


hope 
night 


veal  -ing; 
weep-ing, 


^ 


'^ 


■i — r— r 


To       la  -  den    souls    Thv  Word    of       hope  re      -       veal  -  ing;  Kind 

Till  morn-ing's    joy    shall  end    the      night  of  weep-ing,    And 


I 


m 


M=i 


-25*- 


"3?: 


m 


^ 


HYMNS. 


701 


Chorus. 


P— ^> 


#     ^     m     • 


-^— • 


An    -   gels  of    mer 


cy, 


:^ 


an    -    gels  of    light, 

t 


^-A 1 1 V- 


Sing  -    ing  to 


i3 


-9-^- 


An 


gels  of   mer 


cy, 


an  -   gels  of    light, 


Sing  -  ing  to 


teg^^^^^^ 


gels  of     mer    -    cy, 


an    -    gels  of    light, 


Sing  -  ing    to 


An    -    gels  of       light. 


■s^— 


w 


J_LJ-J_J__^_4 


•— si- 


Ne5 


•gy- 


9--7rr 


1^-=^ 
-'-^-i-^ 


^^ 


lE^^If^ 


i^^E^ 


i 


^ 


-2;^ 


/>.  C  /o  ^flf  verse. 


I 


^ 


^-^ 


?-^ 


Q 


t±^-=.-?. 


■^- 


wel 


come,  to       wel    -     come    the    pil-grims,  the    pil  -  grims     of      night. 


i 


?^fe: 


S=^S^ 


# 


-• #- 


>z:t 


wel 


come,  to      wel     -     come  the     pil-grims,  the  pil  -  grims      of     night. 


PES 


wel 


come, 


wel 


come   the 


pil  -    grims     of    night. 


m. 


:f=t 


5 


H 


Sing    -     ing      to      wel    -    come   the  pil  -    grims    of    night. 


I      I  I 


m 


% 


-^ 


♦  ^ 


t=x 


■i9-      -7^ 


-«^- 


9 


f=s 


5: 


HYMNS. 


159 


:*ZT 


65 


^1^^^ 


tifn^ 


:^=^ 


^ 


tr^T^g^r-1  V  V  *^ 


rr-i    - 


For  the  Lord  is  iniiid-ful  of  His  own,      He  re-nieni-bersHischil-dren. 

-i? ^^ r- . ^^ NrH N ^— ^ri ^^- 


iS^^^i^^^^g^^ 


For  the  Lord  ismiiid-ful  of  His  own,       He  re-tnem-bersHischil-dren. 


^^-N— Mr 


*=p: 


V- 


f^iJit 


^^S-,=g: 


:e3i55 


■Hr^-I 1 H — ^ #H-*-  -• — a — I — •-•• 


'-I 


^ 


'^i 


«^P^ 


■75'- 


'i^ 


9r-r 


3 


-*■•     i^l 


s 


-=l— ^- 


fcf^ 


^-«— 


fii .   w:^z2z 


|4-W*  s — |i^^ 


r 


^# 


Bowdown  be  fore  Him,  ye  niight-y,         for  the  Lord  is     near         us. 


-N — N-A 


-g—wS—m 


^=¥F=f 


:t:*=fci=^ 


s^zi: 


^ 


Bow  down  be-fore  Him.  ye  might-y,         for  the  Lord  is     near         us. 


-&- 


^ 


s: 


T— r-1-3: 


te=H=n 


^^t^ 


i^-^^f-^--*r^« 


I  1 


ffil 


:^ — l-frfei- 


5^ 


-iF> 


iqc 


•^ 


i 


HYMNS. 


703 


m 


1.  The  sun-shine  to  the  flow'r  may  give  The  tints  that  charm  the  sight, 

2.  He  who  each  bit  -  ter  cup    re-jects,  No  liv-ing  spring  shall  quaff; 

I 


fezirtr: 


-M=i=ii: 


F=f^ 


r=M 


I 


M: 


t=i — I — r 


-^ 


3^ 


-J — ^- 


:N=it 


^--» 


:1= 


t::^ 


■^5^ 


*^5  *  ^^ 

But  scent-less  would  that  floM^'ret  live      If  skies  were  al-ways  bright; 
He  whom  Thv  rod    in  love  cor-rects,  Shall  lean  up -on  Thv  staff; 


^Rt^ 


fc=t 


P|: 


fc=t 


I     I     I     I 


I — r 


Dark  clouds  and  show'rs  its  scents  bestow,  and  show'rs  its  scents  be-stow, 
O       hap    -   py,  thrice  hap-py     he,  thrice  hap-py  then    is     he 


^r- 


Dark  clouds  and     show'rs   . . . 
Hap-py,  thrice  hap 

I         I  ■       I  


■f=2- 


its  scents  be-stow, 
py  then   is     he 

I         I         I         I  I 


Dark     clouds  and  show'rs       its 
Hap     -     py,  thrice  hap     -      py 


scents  be     -     stow, 

then  is  he 


^      *     ^  nt     -^     -t     -^■' 

And  pur- est   joy     is     born  of  woe,  and    joy    is   born   of    woe. 
Who  knows  his  chast'ningis  from  Thee,  his  chast'ningis  from  Thee. 

III!  ,        ,        I        I  I 


m 


-JS'- 


I       I 


^^— ^= 


^-^^ 


E3 


?^ 


I     I     I 


9 


1 — I — [ 


^ 


And  pur- est        joy. . 
Who  knows  his    cha.st 


IS 


born 


ning     IS 


of 
from 


woe. 
Thee 


704 


HYMNS. 


161 


:£ 


1.  Im      -     mor 

2.  Blow,     winds 


tal 
of 


love 
God, 


for 
a 


ev     -    er 
wake     and 


full, 
blow 


mw. 


1.  Im      -     mor 

2.  Blow,     winds 


tal 
of 


love       for 
God.        a 


ev     -    er 
wake    and 


full, 
blow 


For- 
The 


For- 
The 


)irfca: 


M: 


ev    -     er     flow  -  ing     free,         For    -    ev 
mists      of    earth      a  -   way;       Shine     out. 


er  shared,  for- 
O    Light    Di- 


ev    -     er     flow  -  ing     free, 
mists      of    earth      a  -   way; 


For    -    ev 
Shine     out. 


er  shared,  for- 
O    Light    Di- 


b^rfe: 


S 


•^-^ 


±1 


-#— 


'^- 


3 


-9:m- 


M: 


■^^     * 


g^ 


HYMNS. 


705 


$^ 


-S-J- 


:tl 


PP 


ev   -   er  whole,    A        nev   -    er  -  ebb  -  ing     sea, 
vine,  and  show  How    wide      and     far      we     stray, 


=y:rfe— li^— 


^flE 


g: 


A 
How 


ev   -   er  whole,    A        nev   -    er  -  ebb  -  ing    sea, 
vine,  and  show   How    wide      and     far       we      stray. 


A 
How 


:SE^ 


-m 


-(^- 


iiil 


::1= 


V N- 


i^ 


_,__-j_ 


nev   -   er  -  ebb-ing        sea. 
wide     and  far   we       stray ! 


0-. •— h, *- 53 


m^ 


^ 


-■'\^% 


— P H-5^ 1 — «i— » — H 


Our  out-ward  lips  con- 
The   let  -  ter  fails,  and 


3E^ 


nev    -    er  -  ebb-ing        sea.  Our     out 

wide    and    far   we       straj' !  The     let 


_^_ 


ward  lips  con- 
fer fails,  and 


-o6 


9-\y—Z^ 


^—^0 


fess  Thy  name,  All      oth  -  er  names       a 
sys- terns    fall,  And      ev  -  'ry  sym    -     bol 


bove;        Love 
wanes;      The 


-0~. 0 <5^- 


-^-,- 


^=^ 


fess     Thy     name, 
sys  -  terns     fall. 


All   oth  -  er  names  a    -    bove;         But 
And    ev  -'ry    sym-bol       wanes;      The 


m 


A— 


:J=r- 


Love 
The 


-Jlizr 


1=^ 


-0 »- 


:t=4 


Ht=±f 


i      1 


3=p: 


Cres. 


— 0-. 0 — 0 — •— ^—^-. — ^ — ^ 


on 
vSpir 


ly      know  -  eth  whence       it     came, 
it  o     -    ver  -  brood  -   ing      all. 


Love 
The 


HYMNS. 


707 


n^m 


^- 


m 


^=^ 


1^-- 


on     -    ly  know-eth  whence  it   came,     And      com  -  pre-hend-eth 
Spir    -    it       o    -  ver- brood-ing    all,         K     -     ter   -   nal  Love,  re- 


And       com  -   pre-hend-eth 
E      -     ter   -  nal  Ivove,  re- 


m 


1 


z\l: 


on     -   ly  know-eth  whence  it   came,  And       com  -  pre-hend-eth 
Spir   -   it       o   -  ver -brood-ing    all,        K     -      ter   -   nal  Ivove,  re- 


fct 


-»— 


-»-=- 


la 


7--9r 


E^l 


-•-r- 


^?=^j 


E=g^g 


Dim. 


I 


-(S- 


com 
ter 


pre  -  hend 
nal     Ivove. 


eth         love, 
re    -    mains. 


^^ 


I 


com 
ter 


pre  -   hend   -   eth        love, 
nal      Love,        re    -    mains. 


.tz 


3 


m 


love, 
mains. 


And  com 

E         -         ter 


pre  -  hend    -   eth 
nal      Love,        re 


love, 
mains. 


% 


-7^- 


-rX' 


ftE3; 


ttr 


Dim. 


:m 


•z^- 


^ 


r 


i 


7o8 


HYMNS. 


162 

Andante  sostcnido 


i5: 


E3 


5EH3 


::t 


-^\ 


i:^ 


1.   Calm  on  the     list-'niiig   ear       of     night  Come 
2.  The  an-swer-ing   hills    of     Pal  -    es  -  tine     Send 


E3 


i 


^—0 


g 


r^t  #.: 


^-.     ^ 


I 


'^" 


^^ 


2:^=^ 


^^^ — X'r 


'X=^;- 


E=^= 


V  -^- 


^- 


:^:^: 


.-^- 


heav'n's  mel  -  o      -     dious     strains, 
back      the     glad         re   -    ply, 


Where  wild         Ju- 
And  greet,      from 


fc& 


1=^ 


^: 


-^ 


M ^ 


4r"-i-^^ 


;^^ 


f=r 


::* 


HYMNS. 


709 


^:^- 


:^: 


fj 


de 
all 


\r-\y 1- 


g 


far 


V 


^mM 


a   stretch  -  es       far  Her     sil     -     ver  -  man   -   tied 

their    ho     -    ly  heights,      The     Day  -  Spring  from         on 


1=^: 


^ifi^ 


^^-. 


^  ♦  -^ 


-^    -2?- 


M:q^ 


i^^^^i 


^.. 


-t^- 


eX 


d^— 


plains, 
high. 


— 1=F=1: 


-^ — ^- 


1=1: 


^-P 


Ce  -  les     -    tial       choirs  from  courts     a- 
While  o'er        the       deep,     blue    Gal     -    i- 


l=zj: 


-0 — ^ 

E=EE 


m 


t=t 


3 


-t     -s^ 


t=--V 


~€r 


bove 
lee 


*E 


^ 


m 


-^- 


-^i- 


3^= 


Shed    sa     -     cred    glo 
There  comes      a       ho 


-•h     -^     -•-     -^ 

^       -•-       -^       -9- 


ries     there, 
lier     calm; 


i 


12^- 


And 
And 

I 


■;^^r^r 


Cres. 


^— ^- 


ip=s^3J=S=«^ 


7IO 


HYMNS. 


/ 


^ 


EEB 


:t=F 


^ 


an    -    gels     with      their  tune    -    ful      lyres    Make  mu     -     sic 
Shar   -     on     waves,     in       sol    -    emn    praise,  Her     si      -     lent 


■1^- 


:i|=«: 


"s?- 


I — r>^ 


9- i — -^- 


-J V 


ii: 


1=* 


itti^ 


i^fl//. 


HYMNS. 


71 


?^ 


^- 


=r=^=* 


■=m 


p^sgpi 


3.  Glo-ry  to      God  !  the  loft    -    y    strain   The  realms  of       e  -    ther 


fc| 


1^1 


m 


^ 


*-*  s  * 


r  *  *T 


*^  -? 


-•r    -w — r  —gr 


3^ 


-r  i  ^  ^   f  f  tllr 


p 


B&a 


•— »- 


:t=t: 


:|t=;=^ 


■^=3 


••■  -a- 


:Sr-»- 


1     1 


tfe:!i 


fc^: 


i 


^i=^ 


-(2^ 


fills; 


How  sweeps  the  song     of     sol  -  emn   J03'     O'er 


^ 


:t 


:1=1: 


:izz^ 


z^ 


t=X 


lilZ^ 


J^^ 


1-^-  I 


IT^ 


tr^^T^ 


I 


T^-~^^^ft?p^" 


1^-^ 


=1: 


fc^zz^ 


3ZZ&- 


^r='=F==f 


O'^'^. 


t=t 


Ju     -     dah's       sa  -  cred  hills  ! 


I    I    I        !•_  !     I     !     !     I     r  !     I 


712 


"F- 


:ii^ 


^ 


Glo-ry    to  God  !     the  sound-ing  skies    Ivoud  with  their    an  -  thems 


-^ 


^±=J--^a=*^s 


# 


s"*-'' 


^:n?— ^ 


fe 


5??r= 


W= 


-^-*-H^-h^-g-g- 


— « — #- 


m 


-^J- 


^-^=1: 


2- 


?.^^ 

'-^t^ 


'\ — \- 

/// 


■2^-  =r 


g 


t7 


e: 


ring; 


X^-- 


^-uH— i 


^:^^i;S 


3 


Peace    on 


r=t 


-I       <i    « 


the  earth;  good     will         to 


« 


E 


* — €- 


1^4 


^ 


-s-fe. 


i|S^ 


t^ri= 


Si-mprefff 

-4.     ^ 


-I U# — «— 


Id— i\ 


g — 5 — — 1 — •— I — — 'r-^f—t — 3 


3Fp=f==^-F 


:^^: 


^a//. 


EEfc^ 


men,  Fromheav'n's  e  -  ter    -    nal     King! 


:t: 


m 


.t^ 


fczfe: 


—  0  •—•"IT — ^"' 


-_^i 

-!»•• 


m^ 


I 


I 


163 


HYMNS. 


713 


With  spirit. 

Tv- 


1.  Sound      o  -  ver    all   \va    -   ters, 

2.  Sing,       bri-dal    of    na   -  tions, 

3.  Cease,      bu-gles  of    bat    -  tie; 


reach 
sing 
blow, 


out  from  all  lands, 
cho-rals  of  love ! 
bu  -  gles   of    peace  ! 


u 


m  '■~^. 


-•— 


-,i2_^ 


I 


«# 


Ivoud  cho-rus  of  vol 
Ring  out  the  war-vul 
Long    striving    of      na 


ces,  Warm    clasp-ing    of  hands; 
ture,   Ring         in  the  dove; 

tions,  Hence  -  for- ward  de-crease; 


-^- 


d— 


m 


^^^^ 


# 


-•— 


fz^ 


t=N: 


Sing  hymns  that  were  sung  by  the  stars  of  the  morn. 
Till  hearts  of  the  peo  -  pie  keep  time  in  ac  -  cord. 
Sing  songs    of  great  joy      that     the     an    -     gels      be  -  gan; 


Copyright.  1902.  by  W.  W.  Gilchrist.     Used  by  permission. 


14 


Sing  songs  of  the  an  -  gels  when  Je  -  sus 
Till  voice  of  the  world  is  the  voice  of 
Sing     glo  -  ry     to    God,  sing  good  will     un 

I 


was  born  ! 
the  Lord; 
•  to   man, 


t=i 


With  glad  ju  -  bi  -  la  -  tions. 
Clasp  hands  of  all  na  -  tions 
Hark  !  join-ing  in     cho  -  rus, 


Bring  hope  to    the    na  -  tions, 
In  strong  grat-u  -  la  -  tions. 
The  heav-ens  bend  o'er   us, 


-,$>-• 


^t^=t 


i^ 


The  dark  night  is  end  -  ing,  And  dawn  has  be -gun. 
The  dark  night  is  end  -  ing,  And  dawn  has  be -gun. 
The  dark  night  is  end  -   ing.  And  dawn  has     be -gun. 


5E 


m± 


:zzzt 


S^5** 


tSr^ 


i=: 


HYMNS. 


ifesE^S 


tmizt^:  "L 


All         speech  flow    to 


^mm 


mu     -     sic,       All     hearts        beat        as 


l,U.:=^ 


^ 


5F=-|^^' 


s=i^ 


m=f 


•-J- 


h==zl  E#?±^r=:^fe 


:i;t 


m 


I  &  2. 

^ 


»^3=: 


one! 


ife^: 


^J- 


one! 


B 


s 


m 


1.  There's    not    a  bird  with  lone-ly  nest,  In  path-less  wood  or 

2.  Each       barren  crag,  each  desert  rude,  Holds  Thee  within  its 

3.  In  bus  -  y  mart  or  crowded  street,  No  less  than  in    the 

4.  And         ev-'rv  moment  still  doth  bring  Thy  blessings  on  its 


There's  not   a 
Kach     bar-ren 
In  bus  - y 

And  ev-'rv 


bird 
crag, 
mart 


i=^=«=3 


with  lonely  nest,  In    path    -    less 
each  des-ert  rude,  Holds  Thee  with- 
or  crowded  street,  No  less         than 
ment  still  doth  bring  Thy  bless  -  ings 


1.  There's  not    a  bird  with       lone-ly  nest.  In  path-less  wood  or 

2.  Kach     bar-ren  crag,  each      des-ert  rude,  Holds  Thee -vinthin  its 

3.  In  bus-y  mart  or       crowded  street.  No  less  than  in     the 

4.  And         ev -'ry  mo    -  ment  still  doth  bring  Thy  blessings  on    its 


i;te 


^-t 


:t=: 


■^^ 


■■t=t 


m 


1.  There's  not  a    bird 

2.  E)ach      bar-ren  crag, 

3.  In  bus-)'   mart 

4.  And         ev  -'rv   mo 


with  lone  -        ly  nest,  In  wood  or 

each   des  -  ert  rude.  Holds  Thee  in 

or   crowd  -  ed  street.  As   in     the 

ment  still  doth  bring  Thy  blessings 


HYMNS. 


717 


nioun  -  tain  crest,  Nor  mean 
sol  -  i-tude;  And  Thou 
still  re-treat, Thou,  Ivord, 

load     -     ed  wing;  Wide-ly 


-  er  thing,  that  does  not  share,  O 

dost  blessthewan-d'rer  there.  Who 

art  near,  our  souls  to   bless.  With 

they  spread  thro'  earth  and  sky.  And 


^-r 


<5t- 


woodor  mountain  crest, Nor  mean 
in  its  sol-i-tude;    And  Thou 
in  the  still  retreat, Thou,  Lord, 
on  its  loaded  wing;  Wide-ly 


er  thing,     that 

dost  bless     .  the 

art   near,       our 

they  spread  thro' 


does  not  share,  O 
wand '  r er  there ,  Who 
souls  to  bless.  With 
earth  and  sky.  And 


Ife-^^ 


i: 


moun-tain  crest, 
sol  -  i  -  tude; 
still  re  -  treat, 
load  -  ed     wing; 


Nor  meaner  thing,      O 
And  Thou  dost  bless     the 
Thou,  lyord,  art  near,    our 
Wide-ly  they  spread  thro' 


Lord, 
wan 
souls, 
earth. 


sft 


:S:b=t=t 


li 


m 


moun-tain  crest, 
sol  -  i  -  tude; 
still  re  -  treat, 
on  its      wing; 


Nor  meaner  thing,    that  does  not  share,  P 

And  Thou  dost  bless       the  wand'rer  there.  Who 
Thou,  Lord,  art  near,      our        souls  to  bless.  With 

Wide-ly  the}'  spread  thro'  earth  and  sky,  And 


-•($>- 


'¥=^- 


1=t 


^^ 


718 


HYMNS. 


Ivord,  in  Thy  pa  -  ter-nal  care,  in  Thy  pa-ter-nal  care, 
makes  his  sol  -  i    -  tar-y  prayer,  his  sol  -  i  -  tar  -  y  pra^^er. 
all        a  par-ent's  ten-der-ness,  a  par-ent's  ten-der-ness. 
last   thro'  all    e  -   ter  -  ni  -  ty,  thro'  all  e  -  ter  -  ni  -  ty. 


Ivord,        in 
makes      his 


Thy 
sol 


pa 

i 


-     ter 
-      tar 


nal 

y 


care, 
prayer. 


par    -    ent's        ten      -    d( 


last 


thro' 


all 


ter 


that  does  not   share       in  Thy 

d'rer  there,  Who  makes  his  sol 

to  bless,  With  all  a  par 

and  sky.  And  last      thro'  all 


pa  -  ter-nal    care. 

-     i  -  tar  -  y  prayer. 

ent's  ten-der-ness. 

e  -  ter  -  ni  -  ty. 


^3 


-^-?5'- 


Ivord, 
makes 
all 
last 


in 
his 

a 
thro' 


Thy 
sol 
par 
all 


pa 
i 
ent's 
e     - 


ter 
tar 
ten 
ter 


nal 

y 

der 


care. 
prayer. 

■  ness. 

■  ty. 


r=i: 


J--0- 


d---At 


•-'^#- 


m 


J    I    I    n^  I      -J  J^J  ill 


B^ 


-E±^ 


HYMNS 


1.  I^ift    up  your  heads,  re  -  joice  !  Re-demp-tion 

2.  Ivift    up  your  heads,  re  -  joice  !  Re  -  demp-tion 

3.  Lift     up  your  heads,  re  -  joice  !  Re  -  demp-tion 

4.  He  comes,  the  world  to      rule.  His    king-dom 


^S 


^f 


^. 


£^; 


draw-eth 
draw-eth 
draw-eth 
to       de 


nigh; 
nigh; 
nigh; 
fend, 


-t^- 


m 


—I i- 


t=t 


^-r 


E£|^t=r=i: 


±fi 


r=F 


Now  breathes  a  soft-er 
Now  mount  the  la  -den 
O  note  the  varj'-ing 

New     glad-ness  to    be 


air,         Now  shines  a    mild  -  er     sky. 

clouds,  Now  flames  the  dark' ning  sky. 

signs        Of  earth  and  air     and  sky  ! 

gin.         And  an-cient  wrong  to  end. 


-<s>- 


4==t=t 


m 


-P2- 


y^ 


-| \-^ 


-J- 


1^ 


j^-j- 


1^- 


1 — r=i: 


:ti=t=t 
-» — • — « 

I       I       I 


-•— 


m 


720 


HYMNS. 


r-p— n 1 

-^— ^N— ^ h- 

--^=---H-^- 

■     \         ^        J        ^ 

-zt-^1    ^J 

The      ear  -  ly  trees  put    forth         Their   new  and  ten  -  der     leaf; 
The      ear  -  ly  scat-tered  drops         De  -  scend  with  heav-y       fall, 
The     God    of   glo  -  ry     comes        In        won-ders   of   His     might, 
He     comes  to   fill  with   light          The     wea  -  ry   wait-ing    eye; 

^         ^.    ^                                        ^               1      A     ^     A     -f^^       J^ 

iE^ 

^r-iT— ^ — r- 

-n \ p 

— i=^.-i r^-| — 1 1 d m- 

-0-'-0- 

=^^^'^    • 

=i— t^^ 

-a^s~i   'r 

z^ Iz^: 

-^^J         II         '^^  1    '  !•-?        1        1        ,        I         1          1 

^-»-t*E 

L, ^■■ 

.     12-"         , 

'-     1 1 

^-^^^^ 

-5? i-^:l 

^11 


«-J — •- 


^ 


Hushed  is      the  moan-ing   wind  That  told      of  win-ter's 

And     to     the  wait  -  ing  earth  The     hid  -  den  thun-ders 

To      com-fort   and      re  -  buke,  To      sue  -  cor  and      to 

Lift      up  your  heads,  re  -  joice  !  Re  -  demp-tion  draw  -  etli 

I  I        ^        ^  . 

-,$»-•  -•-           H^           -^  -«-           •♦- 


grief, 
call, 
smite, 
nigh. 


I        i       I    —tz 


-^ 


:=t 


._J_ 


^^^ 


U-J- 


^ 


1=t 


HYMNS. 


721 


:^ 


ICIZ* 


fa=i=3= 


.J- 


'5'— 


6=^ 


O  praise  the  Ivord   in 


,      song,  His  wondrous  love  pro-claim 

O  praise  the  I.ord  in  song,  o    praise  ye  Him 


:t: 


£^=l 


O  praise  the  Lord  in  song,  His  wondrous  love  pro-claim, 


rl^^#l^g^i^ 


;^ 


J  I 


■=)==t 


:it=i 


3=1: 


^^^^^m^^^mi 


I        ^'^'"*'*' ' H™'  His    won-drous  love  pro-claim 


O     praise, 


praise     Him, 


1-^  I     I 


■»■      -»■.. 


Tt         ■* 


antbem6< 


NOW    IS    COME   THE   SALVATION. 


n^: 


-^-- 


'• — -#- 


;3 


^ — ^ 


Now       is  come,     is  come  the   sal  -  va-tion, 


and  the  strength, 


:&=Bzg=:»-fcz=liz=rC_U-U3»=g= 

tfe44zz=t-E2=tEGi=rz=f=Et-.=t:: 


pz=p=t 


-• » a- 


i=fc 


:t=t 


:t=^: 


• — -#- 


:^^=c 


-J L- 


^1 — ^— I — r 


and  the  kingdom 

I   ■     I 


of  our  God, 


<i 


and  the  pow'r  of  His 


W 


±L 


P — 2 


^^^ 


fcb: 


i^E 


EEa: 


^^,=g: 


r^ifce 


F^^l 


sji 


^      t^ 


■^-^- 


i^ 


Christ,  the  pow'r    of    His  Christ. 

I  I 


For  this       re-joice,  O      3'e 


z\L 


yiizdi 


i 


t=: 


(722) 


For 


ANTHEMS. 


723 


>— ^^ 


Ht^: 


-  I       I 
MzzzMz 


■0 — 0- 


¥=f 


J 1. 


s3 


t^ 


heav'iis, 


O      ye  heav'ns,  and     ye      that  dwell     in     them. 


fe^ 


E 


-' — I »- 


:|=: 


-a. 


£3 


this      re-joice, 


-O-rb ■ — 

[ ] 

kJ   -M  1 

-—r^.-^ ^<!'«^— J 

Who  shall  not 

r  ^  f  ^ 

fear  Thee? 

Who  shall  not         fear  Thee,     O 

^         '^^^     ^r-^J         - 

,....,  J    ;  .__.__  _ 

^^^     ^ 

-^-#-#-— ^- 

~1 1 — 1    ■ 

■     t 1 ^ 

L'    p                » 

L^ ^ — — J 

1 

,s      N 


y ^ r-  -4 N ^^^ i 


E5 


3=:c 


Itritrjt 


fei? 


— • 0- 

--  I  'II 

Lord,      and  glo  -  ri  -  fy  Thy  name?  who  art    ho  -  ly      a  -  lone;    for 


^feS 


Efc 


-I h 1 1 F* * P- 


p # — 0 — L_^ 0 — — [iZi — p — L_p.,__« — ii_c_p — a 


right-eous   and    true    are     Thy  ways,       Thou     Kiiag       of      saints. 


efe!E^-EE!EpB 


^ 


:| 1 [ 


.^. 


i 


724 


ANTHEMS. 


GLORY   TO    GOD    IN    THE   HIGHEST. 


Glo     -    ry,      Glo-ry    to  God  in    the  high -est;         Glo 


ry, 


-IS*—' 


=^=F 


1^^ 


P      and  on   earth 


^ 1 b — fj  I ,     h 


Glo-ry    to  God    in    the    high-est,  and   on  earth,  and  on  earth  peace. 


and   on    earth 


/  ,  ,       among 


peace,     peace;     among  men  good  will,  among  men  ^od^^nll, 

r-^" 1— -!•-»'— 


t==!L^ 


^ 


:t=. 


^^ 


men  good  will, 

1 i 2^-~ 


l^^^:3f^ 


-# al      g  - 


1 — T 


p^BgaSiaai 


among  men  good  will,  among  men  good  will,    among 


^^^^^^ 


,^ 


:^ 


I 


^ 


men     good 'ill,    a-mong  men    good        .vill,     g^d     ^^«l.      8^ 


«^ 


=:t 


-i2 


ANTHEMS. 


725 


high  -  est;     Glo  -  ry    to  God  in     the  high  -  est 


and  on  earth 


TH — ■%: ^1 ."{iLjJl-^! — #-f— # — pg 1 r^# — #— ^ — , 


V      V 


?»=^=: 


-S" 


—s? — 
peace, 


A— ^- 


t=^- 


^^^ 


^    N 


-0z 


'^m. 


among  men  good  will;  and  on     earth   peace,  among 

75^T-# — 0—0 0- 


2s;, 


-«?— ^- 


F 


-■yi—'yi. 


^:p=^=tr-=tr-q 


P^i 


=F 


among  men 
I  and   on 

-^ \ h — ^- 


earth 
— t^ — 


^- 


d=: 


-t^- 


r^— ^ 


men  good   will; 

i     1 

1 0— 


1^  i^       I  I 

and  on  earth  peace, 

^    J.  A.  A  .(z. 

jO.     _  ZT     _Z  .L_ 


and    on      earth 


a  -  mong 


peace, 


i 


3?: 


^ 


r  c 


1 — r- 


IfT 


men,     a-mong  men  good  wiH^ 
1 


J    i  ^  ^l±i  * 


^-r 


4== 


■'^- 


good    will,       good      will. 


IS: 


I 


726 


ANTHEMS. 


3 


mf 


UNTO   UvS    A    CHII^D    IS    BORN. 


;^S^-V— ^-^-^ ^-4 — nt-i ^^^ — ^-r-^ ^ ^r-f 1^ 1 


Un  -  to    us      a  Child  is  born,     un-to     us      a  Son    is  giv'n;  and  the 


-•^^-»- 


-i — ^-^— ^- 


■»--- 


N__K__| ^. 


,-jJ 1 ( pS,-^ -J 


government  shall  be   up-on  His  shoul-der;  and  His  name  shall  be  call-ed 


p|teEg£u--^g=^g^-EgE=^ 


J^t, 


i 


-,_g: 


■P ^ 5 J 


:t^J- 


;iM 


■J— J- 


-J— J- 


:«iz^:ii 


^15=1-- 


5   I 


i(=«* 


r— s!-r-r-'r— •-♦- 


J!  I       ■  ^  i 

Won-der-ful,  Coun-sel-lor,  God  the  Mighty,  Fa-ther  of   K  -  ter  -  ni-ty 


Siiliiigiigieiii^Biigi 


Prince. 


Prince. 


-^- 


PP  mp^ ^     pp 


Prince  of  Peace, 
P 


Prince. 


of  Peace,  Prince. 


pp 

of 


* 


J2.     .^. 


t: 


\^- 


Utt 


•-•-#_i«  i_o< — 1^ — i_i 1 I 


:^t 


t=t: 


:'fe:2__| 


ANTHEMS. 


727 


7)1  f 


^- !^- 


Peace. 


Un-to     us       a  Child  is  born, 


.!^   I 


J.      -N       J..     >     J  I 


un  -  to    us      a  Son    is 


V— t= 


i^ 


M 


giv'n;  and  the  government  shall  be     up-on    His  shoul-der;  and  Hit 


m 


w  N        N  N 


^zdiTZ^ 


i^r^ 


•^i 


^.  4.    :g:     ^ 


f^^i 


f=-- 


r-'  r- 


~i-t 


•r*-vT  I 1 r»'^^\ 1 r^- — I r» — I 


name  shall  be  call  -  ed  Won-der-ful,    Counsellor,      God     the  Mighty 

i  I 

U  w/    ^     ,      .      I  mP  p  pp  Dim. 


Father  of    E-ter-ni-t},  Prince  of  Peace,  Prince  of  Peace,  Prince  of  Peace. 


^1         I  -V.   "^  ^1 


728 


ANTHEMS. 


THOU   WIIT   SHOW   ME   THE    PATH    OF   LIFE. 


fM^^^^^m^^ 


Thou   wilt  show  me  the      path       of     life:         in     Thy  pres-ence  is 


El3 


S^ 


1 


SEE 


:EEt 


f=r 


i^- 


-If— •- 


::^ 


fS 


ful-ness  of  jov; 

IT'    -  -    r^ 


3=*: 


.4- 


Thou    wilt  show  me  the 

I      I     I    I    I 


IE  3 


t=:t=t: 


• 0 ii? • — m. 


Psf 


Thou  wilt  show  me   the  path      of      life,    the 


/ 


Thou   wilt  show  me 
/I  II 


M ^ 


I 1- 


-^~- 


Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path      of      life,        the  path      of      life: 
path      of      life, 


^1 


-I — i-^- 


^-i-^ 


^:=^=l=^^^^pB 


path      of       life 


\ 


Thou    wilt  show  me  the  path    of       life:  in       Thy   pres-ence  is 

I      I       J-    -^        ^    _      ;«-    i'lf:    A 


1^ 


E^E 


ANTHEMS. 


729 


4-l_i. 


■• — • — if 


=1: 


1 


^•^ 


I  1^1 

ful-ness  of      joy; 

V-Af:  ^    -«.  ^ 

■-•- — » — » — r*^ 


:e^eeee:E 


and       at   Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for 

L_ 


E 


# 0 0 — r  • (• 


m 


|==:t:=fctp 


ev  -  er  -  more;  there  are  pleasures,  are  pleasures  for  ev  -  er-more; 


^  -d. 


m. 


feE^ 


— ^ 


• — r  £^» — • — r<^ 


1 -• — 5 — r» » — r  m — • — * — r*^ 1 


i 


there  are  pleasures,  are  pleasures  for  ev  -  er-more,  for  ev  -  er- 


■-* € — r€ 


•^-e- 


:={: 


-^— ^- 


Adagio. 


II       I     ' 

more,    for     ev  -   er-more,     for     ev    -    er-more,   for     ev  -  er-more 

III'  I      < 


1^ 


i=^ 


-fS?- 


:|=: 


730 


ANTHEMS. 


/ 


WORTHY    IS    THE    LAMB. 


^4=\ 


-^ZZj' 


^— ?f- 


^Sig 


Wor  -  thy    is     the   Lamb    that     was    slain;    Wor  -  thv    is     the  Lamb 


35 


^=i 


t=^J 


-1—4 


~i—m- 


that    was 


to     re-ceive       pow-er,        and  rich -es,        and 


^=^S= 


Ti<=E 


==1=F^ 


i3E= 


r— t 


wis-dom,  and  might,  and  hon  -  or,     and    glo  -  rv,     and  bless  -  insf. 


^^^- 


t=-: 


:t=t 


f=f 


-^— »- 


£ 


/ 


^ 


:s22: 


=!; 


;ii^ 


Wor   -  thy       is     the  Lamb       that 


V- 


was      slain;     Wor    -     thy, 
=4-n . n-^- 


E 


1^^^^=^ 


Cre 


3 — ^=»-±g^-i+S^=S=%=t;=i=z.-d 


S*^'P 


Wor  -  thy       is     the  Lamb  that  was   slain     to     re-ceive    pow-er,   and 

I       rig. 


1^ 


t:=F 


-<?- 

''5-^^ 


;e=6 


Sf: 


g 


ANTHEMS. 


72>^ 


rich-es,       and  v^s-dom,  and  might,  and  hon-or,      and  glo  -  rv,      and 


-a=a: 


^:s^   ,^        • — » — « — • — • — S- 

bless  -  i„g.    Blessing,  and  hon-or,  and  .s,,o-ry,  and  stren.nh,  l.e 


'f^m 


t — • 


s^ 


-<&- 


un  -  to 


Him    that   sit-teth   „p- on     the  throne;  Blessing,  and  hon  ■  or    and 

-«.      JL      A        .' 


-a       wn 


—I — ^ 


? 


'^^m^^^m^mm 


glo-ry,  and  strength,  be  un  -  to    Him  tliat    sit  -  teth     up  -   on 


the 


'iiS^^^Jii^l^f 


r-^r 


throne,  and  un  -  to  the  Umb,  and  un  -  to  the  Lamb,  for    ever  and 


1^^ 


ANTHEMS. 


-%^,^A 


■^^ 


ftuS 


4^- 


ff^ 


:=1^=J-F::^=T=1 


/  Cres. 


r?—^'^—Vst 


^^ 


=1: 


SEES 


er;      A 


-©>- 


MEN,     A     -     MEN.      Bless-ing,  and  lion  -   or,  and 

ju.       .^       A      J.  J.  :^      ±.  ± 


t 


15*— 


-^- 


— i  - 


-—I •       I —  — I — •— 


35$ 


glo  -  ry,  and  strength,  be  un  -  to    Him  that     sit  -  teth  up  -  on      the 


^^A 


^ 


-t-~ 


^- 


^±=?= 


t=t: 


■f2.       ^  ^  J 


:i^3 


^5=g^ 


:d=± 


:: 


:3EE3 


^ 


5 


■| — \ 


^i 


1 r 

throne,  and       un    -   to     the  L/amb    for        ev   -    er   and    ev  -  er;    for 


/ 


i±:f: 


A 


t^^ 


-1 

MEN, 


mm^m 


^ 


m 


MEN 


g^ 


ANTHEMS. 


733 


BEHOLD,    HOW   GOOD    AND    HOW    PLEASANT. 


#^  -i=i. 

"=T-^1 — r-H^=i 

— d — \ — \ — ^-1 — ^ — 

breth  -  reil     to 

pi-f — '-^ 

-k      . — 1  U    * 

r    If- 

dwell          to  -  geth 

'      .                1 

-    er      in      u    -    ni  -  ty;  for 

s #— r*-= • • 1 

f     W' m-^—L U f ' 

^Lp^^ 

^^—^,4^ 

fE^^-=^'r  ^ 

d^ r 

-^ih 

r^- 

H 1^ 

r- 

-^-^1 

r1 — rrr— i-i 

W=^- 

=T^ 

-0—9- 

^ 

*i 

^  * 

\f-^^^^^=t-\ 

1 
breth  - 

ren    to     dwell 

1 

to     -     g 

eth  -  er 

in             u  -  ni-ty,    in 

-  ^    ••  •  •    .    . 

P-^ 

:t=^- 

-[^ 

M-   ^    ^r^w—- 

—  — t" 

h   r- 

^i 

-1 

Lh 

-4~ 

4 

L| U— 1 1 — -J 

:i=i 


m 


3^S 


-tS«- 


u    -     ni     -     tv. 


-^ 


As    the     dew 


-^~^^-: 


*^^ 


=1:^ 


of 


Her  -  mon   that  de- 


734 


ANTHEMS. 


^^3i^^s=e 


jrzzfz=J 


—0 — •-* 


-r^^-^ 


scend-ed   up-on    the  moun-tains,  the  moun-tains  of       Zi    -  on;  as   the 


-• •— 


:U:^-. 


-^ » 


S 


— f2- 


l«3: 


1  • — • — #- 


tv— N- 


-=.=« 


E^EEt 


dew         of         Her  -    mon  that  descended  up-on    the  moun-tains,  the 


^JL      A.^^     A.^  I  jft.    JL    JL    ^^       A 

r;s 0 1- 0-lT-f—  -} 0 — 0 0 — 0 r-0 \ H •— tf-| 


B 


-^)t 


-m — m — r* 0 — ^-r- 


m^ 


-0 0 # 


H 


1^    1^ 


:zl=E 


n.^ 


moun-tains   of     Zi  -  on, 


of       Zi 


'5'— 


for     there    the 


1         I 


m¥^=^ 


T 


-^^^^=J 


-'9— 


|=f^^^l 


-ri- 


^ 


Pll^^ 


Ivord 


com  -  mand    -  ed    the    bless  -  ing;  for        there         the 


422- 


ANTHEMS. 


735 


r="r 


Lord        com     -     mand  -  ed    the     bless  -  ing,  com-mand  -  ed    the 


E^. 


l=t: 


^- 


1 h 


lEL^ 


1 


^=^r^' 


bless    -    ing,         life   for   ev  -  er-more; 


life   for 


-0 • <0- 


_«^_,_ 


* #- 


•--  g^      1 


r— r 


life    for     ev  -  er,     ev  -  er- 


life      for  ev  -  er, 


^: 


^ — » 


t ^ 


^i 


^J=d=^ 


S=«: 


life      for  ev  -  er,     ev    -  er-more,  for  ev  -  er  -  more;    life    for 
ev  "  er,    ev  -    er  -  more,     life    for  -  ev  -  er, 


J     J       I       !       !^  I       I     i    JiL    J  ^       JL^^ 

— r— 1     I    ^1  -^F— ^=^ — =^ — F— ^=r  -v^—\ — ^ 


more;      life    for  -ev  -  er,    ev  -  er-more,  for 


::1-=1: 


•^-•— ^ — ^ 


qzziq==i_ 


-0 — 0- 


Mzzjt: 


r-#-# 


--4 


^ ^■- 


■^. 2?r 


2? sr 


fl 


ev  -  er,  ev  -  er-more;  life  for    ev  -  er,   for    ev  -  er,         ev  -  er-more, 
-i±— *—-•—•— h^-r^ —  *— *-rr"     T"    "^  r^ — ^ r,^ — ^"[^— r*^ — n 


I       I 


736 


ANTHEMS. 


7         THERE  IS  JOY  IN  THE  PRESENCE  OF  THE  ANGELS. 
u  Allegro  moderato  e  tranquillo.  Soprano. 

M # •- 


w- 


t 


luf  There  is     joy  in    the  pres-ence  of    the 

11  /---•--— N  jz:'-*-''^\,  .ji:-*--^^  /^■♦---N 


P 


^SEi: 


■^ 

-y^- 


4-^ 


Ped^ 


E 


*  />^. 


1 


^ 


•#     Z'^?^.       sempre. 


■=x. 


1=4 


^^=i 


:S 


:»^ 


an  -  gels  of  God  o-ver  one 


ner  that  re-pent 


-•-#-1 


:g=tf: 


^-f-*- 


z?^: 


£i^ 


'^-Jg-Jt:. 


=^: 


"=1^, 


:1=1: 


-?5^ 


•— * 


e 


_^_^. 


t=t: 


eth,  There  is    joy        in  the  pres  -  ence          of        the        an  -  gels  of 


'»^=: 


-j— j--« 


3^aES3 


• — #—  -^ 


b5»- 


■^^ 


^—0- 


=}: 


# — r 


There  is    joy        in  the  presence  of  the  an  -  gels  of   God       o-ver 


%^ 


1=4= 


P:^^3^? 


?^; 


There  is    joy        in  the  pres  -  ence        of        the         an  -  gels  of 

. — .  ^^  ^^  ^sr-  ^?L-~ 


FJ==^Ld=z:f==Ft-=§==^te^f=^ 

r^      ~— ^-F^  '  1  '       +ii:i       I     I— j 


ANTHEMS. 


7o7 


-• — • — S— 


^i 


MHJr 


eth, 


i 


God  o-ver  one        sin-ner  that  re-pent 


There  is 


t=x 


■M ^-'-2^ g- 


r 


•— • 


-z? — z^ 


■:=t 


::\~-^z 


-9 — »~  -^ 


sin    -   ner         that  re  -  pent    -    eth,  There  is  joy 


g| 


_• • m (Z- 


^ 


God    o-ver  one        sin-ner  that  re-pent 


eth. 


There  is 


sfczzrr— i 


^iff^ 


^- 


-i^-r.^ 


ruf: 


-^ 


"^^^ 


-• •- 


F 


i 


Cres. 


*^=t^ 


-»-b*=*-i^ 


# — •- 


:t=t 


joy     in   the  presence  of 


God. 


There  is     joy     in   the 


^P^^ 


:=t 


1; 


I 


7:^ 


^ 


Cres. 


4=^ 


-7^ — ^- 


I- 


1=1: 


d— #- 


in     the  pres  -   ence  of  God,  There  is    joy 


in     the 


§^=*: 


t=t: 


:[=: 


^h^-r-rr-fzg 


tit 


joy     in  the  presence  of         God, 


There  is      joy     in  the 


-^ « — • 


:rf?=^^ 


^^^ 


-.-; 


^^::* z^nt^ipz^  te=^5: 


iS: 


I        I 


^ 


-5? ^5^ 


*= 


4=t-fe 


!     1 

-0 — •- 


^-. 


J» 


fezr^ 


72>^ 


ANTHEMS. 


i 


fe*iat=-: 


Divi. 


^A 


-^-t— r 


EEt 


:^fi^ 


t=t 


3=t 


presence  of   the    an  -  gels  of    God     o  -  ver   one     sin     -     ner  that  re- 


s. — g  •    »     «  — # <& « — • 


t=t:^ 


1— 1-4— t- 


/ 


Dim. 


l^-j      I      I      |: 


-z^ ^- 


presence  of  the    an -gels  of    God    o-ver   one     sin     -    ner  that  re- 


^-=^-V^ 


iiB^ 


1==t 


F=F=F 


y^i 


-I — U-J- 


:^: 


« — ^ 


^ 


J V 


t=^=^ 


^ 


T'  T  T  f'  .^^ •— • 


-P— #- 


^^ 


'^1 


pent 


eth,  There  is    joy        in  the  presence  of  the  an   -  gels  of 


3 


3 


sa 


tr#: 


^- 


•— • — • — • 


% 


p 


S 


::1=:1: 


:=4: 


-• — •- 


pent       -       eth,  There  is    jov        in  the  presence  of  the    an  -  gels  of 


11 


3^11 


%-- 


i=4: 


^^: 


-r  V    -3:^ 


/^rfl',  ^  P^^.  ^ 


ANTHEMS. 


739 


m 


5 


1=t 


God 


o-ver     one 


ner  that  re  -  pent 


God        o-ver    one        sin    -    ner      that  re  -  pent 


m% 


p^ 


^1 


-• 0- 


-f—r 


that  re  -  pent 


^feg^i^^^^^ 


fe 


JL    -^ 


^ 


:t=t: 


I 


HE 


/'£'«'. 


-F=^ 


-z^- 


-r-t 


F=^ 


^i-^ 


ff 


Dim. 


^^_- 


■^- 


eth. 


They  shall  hun  -  ger   no  more,    nei-ther  thirst     an  -  y 


-^ 


dizfc 


# 


-*— :ir 


=3EEi 


Dim. 


^^^, 


t 


eth. 


They  shall  hun -ger   no  more,    nei-ther  thirst     an  -  y 


'«=P±^ 


^^^^m 


m 


I 


* — •zzt^ 

• ^— L^- 


t=* 


^ 


'tt=^ 


i-^fl.-* 


=   ff 


r 


=*: 


:a: 


zi — 
Dint. 


^-ii-t 


:^t:^=.t 


5^? 


740 


ANTHEMS. 


:feg^^ 


-r—,»- 


;£ 


more,    they  shall     Imn  -  ger     no        more,     iiei-ther       thirst. 


% 


-A—X 


^ 


x=--x 


~9 — r 


'^  V     V       2^ 


* 


t=t 


^^ 


bffi^ 


more,    they  shall     hun  -  ger     no       more,     nei-ther       thirst. 


L^^li^^ 


::^=^ii==S=:^=^: 


?i^ 


j^^i_i     i    J 


m^ — 


3 


-25' ^- 


=|: 


-9 • 


-^■ 


And         God  shall    wipe  a -way  all      tears 

S — 


from   their 


»--' 


1=t 


3E£ 


%^' 


t=t 


^=b»— •-^fz  -i^^— >— ^ 


-#^- 


And         God  shall    wipe  a -way  all      tears, 


And 


I 


^^ 


^^^3S|Ei^iP^3^^ 


-<22- 


/5* ^ 


Ht2-  i- 


_— _^. 


^JJ: 


,^    cs; 


-^ 


i^z^irw: 


1^—1 — r 


pp^  ^ 


^     -^     T^ 


ANTHEMS. 


741 


Rail  e  dim. 

X 


Ped.jf)-7:^\ ,-^- 


742 


t^-- 


ANTHEMS. 
O   SING   TO   GOD    YOUR    HYMNS   OF   GI.ADNESS. 


KEES 


^i^^^^=^^^ 


smg        to    God  your  hymns  of 


O 


sinsr 


I ■  m'''^^ 


to   God  your  hymns  of 


^.  -•-.  J:  ^*  ^     Jff      -" 


glart^ss^YeJ^ov-ing  hearts,  your  trib    -   ute  pay;  Your  Wd 


glad-ness,    Ye     Iov-i„g  hearts,  your  trib    -    ute  pay;  Your  Lorlt 

— ^-=ZD=I— 1 H -N-i- s «-^:i« . I 


^^^ 


t^ 


€r 


Cres. 


^EjEE|:^_^|^^;ESEEj^^j^ 


I 


■^'i-.^-f- 


f=F 


1^ 


born,  is       born      this     day 


l-h •— -#-^-< 


Then  pierce  the  sky  with  songs  of 


:i=^_g3:_t=E 


;^E 


-•— 


-^—^-^ 


J^=^ 


M#r 


-^.  -0-  . 


#—,-—* 


i^ 


ffi:-[^^'tg- 


::^-=i: 


-s*-- 


-«— 


-^-=1- 


-m^0»-^ rji^-f- 


Pi^ 


Vo^v 


^   ^         ^   ^   0<   iff 


itai^te 


:{:: 


-•— 


t:=t: 


:t:=^-r-=r: 


glad-ness,   Disperse  the  shades  of      gloom  and  sadness;  Your  L/ord  is 


-\r^u^'9-^-^—^- 


-0-, # •- 


:=t 


-^-•-^-^— ^^^— K 


Your 


:tZzzJ±zt=t:: 


tzzj 


p=t 


-#— - 


:t=: 


^^ 


glad-ness,  Dis-perse  the  shades  of  gloom  and     sad-ness; 


#-^ 


t=t 


-^ 


«^       -f 


:f=f±^t=: 


-t^#-. 


^    ^    ^        jf 


-^.~r 


0-. •-! — «-r-^H?T 

0-^m-. — ±-^— •— 


#^^ 


*^       4>f 


^W^-t^ 


744 


ANTHEMS. 


li 


born,        is  born  this         day,         O  sing  to  God  your  hymns  of  glad- 


S 


-^^ 


Ivord  is 


born,       is  born  this       da v,  O  sing  your  hymns  of  glad- 


3EH 


O  sing  your  hymns  of  glad- 


fS 


v^^— * — *— I \ 


—I ^- 


•-- j-#- 


^e£ 


^=1: 


ff      Rit 


t=3 


-•-r— «— 


-,-tT- 


:trzt=3z^ 


fezj-^-^^- 


fJ 


:^it=gi^=:!!L 


:fc 


e 


i 


^: 


a 


gg 


E5 


_«_a_>'.: -— • 


±i=2± 


r=;= 


-•— 


m-'—0—-0~i—0— 


t=t 


-g^— fl<- 


SiiilE 


^te^^ 


It 


^i 


-H ^ ^r-. •H 


5.  -r-  ■*- 


3: 


-2S-' 


353 


^EE? 


■r,^,--*- 


ANTHEMS. 


745 


Soi,o.     Alto. 


r^!==\- 


9  —9-i 1 


ae 


-#— 


gel  of      the      Ivord       was  speak-ing, 


Good 


I 


-(^— 


I 


:i: 


-•— 


d^=4 


ti-dings     of  great  joy  I  bring;  To    you      is       born 


Sav 


lor, 


-^-y^- 


^1**^^=^^ 


^ 


m^ 


^^^^ 


O'^^         -         -        r^«         -         -         do.  dim. 


■■■-P 


i±=J^ 


-^— 


:=]: 


-t>i^ N 


z=3=i3z^i=3=^: 


9 •- 

Glad   an  -   gels  keep  their  watches  o'er  Thee. 


Ivike 


:.^.:     .v«:     .ir«:       -    ^  .  J:  ^: 

Cres 


'A-^A ^ 


C(9//  (^Z^Z. 


"3-^-^g^zg 


:±za 


d=3: 


:3=1z.=^=i 


•—- ^i 


:!?3=*; 


shepherds  we  would  kneel  before  Thee.  O  God  In  -  car  -  nate,  we        a- 


^.^•:-^-:    -^-:     ^•\     r:^:  :? ;  Jr*.  ij:       /iri 

r<^«         -         -         _         _       ^do.  '  J  J  J 


-*#^^#*#^- 


3"-^^- 


tti: 


=1: 


-^-•— ^- 


:;^V^^ 


•-•-#- 


p-- 


746 


ANTHEMS. 


S: 


t^i: 


rl^--- 


D.  S.  al  ^,  to  Coda. 


^^i 


w 


'•-^' 


^ 


doreThee,  O  God  Incarnate,  we  a-dore        Thee! 


>?-^-^-^ 


•-r-#-T^*-j-#T 


-- (-^ — l-i — ul_(_LJ — L^ 


f-        ' 


-t'-m'^'-*.  -^-^ 


■0-     Coda.     Solo  Soprano, 

O  Word  of  God,  for 


a-_tz3z^ 


us   in-car-nate. 


f-^ 


O 


^_»^^ 0- 


Word  in- 

I 

-J- 


:^=f: 


Chorus  Soprano, 
ness. 


*=tt 


ilrzv; 


i 


O    Word  of  God ,  for      us  in- 
Cres 


Ffci±a±=; 


^ 


(S*-: •— # 


-"^^-^ ^— #• 


ifcizg^^-^ 


O  Word  of  God,  for      us  in- 
Cres. 


—. — •— *^#-ir^^ — i— i- 


^■ 


^r 


O  Word  of  God,  for      us  in- 


•_5q._45.i-  —  - 


-=]--^ 


jfZZM 


-1 — r-i^ 


-'^-t± 


_! — z^^ 1 i-Uh ^ 


S    -^' 


f~7 


r-t7 


^^^F* 


l=:t:: 


<2_ 


-^-^-h-h-Tt 


:izii:-ii2 


I 1- 


t=t: 


:t=^ 


imto: 


t=td=t=±^i-t==t=l^: 


ANTHEMS. 


747 


^^ 


car-nate,  We  hear  Thy  bless-ed     an     -     gels  sing,  Thy    bless  -   ed 

*L-J-=i-J^J-:-a:»'--d-d--d !^-i-ri-A-^^-l~l. 


car-nate, 


O   God.  we 


^m^^ 


^^^± 


-M-i m «_ 


car-nate, 


O   God,  we 


_*_j^_« — !q-— 


:^=t=i: 


t=i=^ 


:p=p^i^|=^3=«:z=Si3izi:3=izii±:3 


g^^' 


r— r 


gek 


I         I   -^1 


:ES±t= 


% 


sing  Their         hvmns 

I 


m^-m 


r— F^=^"="=^^ 


.,_^_ 


-m-G- 


(^~ 


^^f-^      m  .      \>m 


lE^EETtE^ 


hear  Thine    an     -     gels  sing  Their  hymns  of   praise   to    Thee,  their 


L^^: 


:1=1 


i2ff^=*^ 


:^3rlf3=*:^iz=*: 


£^S 


-^_! #-i-r— • 


-.zz^t: 


^- — I — w- 


tz-izt 


-5_? — ^. 


hear  Thine    an     -     gels  sing  Their  hvmns  of   praise   to    Thee,  their 


^^^^ 


E 


I 


t^ 


•^-# 


^^=t 


itiima: 


I  I  I  I  I  ! 

-  fe'-J — -••fl — *-s — t*-: •-; — :-•— 


:2:i«^:zi_3:zri: 


r— r 


_^,.  _._^_b 


^.  i?^ 


748 


ANTHKMS. 
of  praise  to  Thee,   their     King. 


-N-J- 


N^ 


^fei 


•    ff  Un  poco  piu  lento. 


m^ 


's^r-S^z± 


H \ 


T^^^v^^^^ 


Kins:, 


r-^i — ^    I    - 

Thee,    their     King. 


pm 


t^^ 


We  join  with 


sz 


P 


>-^-=t- 


_•!:--« •- 


# 


(S*-^ 


-^-^^ 


,  King, 


Thee,    their     King. 


S 


-^-i^ 


We  join  with 


*:  ^-  s:-  t: 


iMolto  rit. 


f-5 


-7^'    -7^' 


ANTHEMS. 


749 


Largo,  ff 


'^B:gE»-^^^£E£EE^|E 


ff'- 


-m •- 


t=t: 


We  pour  to  Thee  our    sup-pli  -  ca 


;iSE^^gg^3Eg^ 


tion ,    That  Thou  wouldst 


-,-«^ 


^==1=^ 


ff-- 


ff 


;^ 


f=F=F=iF=t 


^-^Er^-^zt^^ 


We  pour  to  Thee  our   sup-pli  -  ca     -     tion,    That  Thou  wouldst 


tetefctEEE 


s: 


^=^»=i=9^. 


\=^^=^ 


Laroo, 


:feS=«;: 


ff 


^»__^. 
-P^^ 


j- 


d ^-^-n 

i • y 


^^3E« 


4 ^- 


#. 


^^1 


:it=fe, 


^^ 


^*^"^=i?i 

V  -.^- 


^ 


^=t 


m\ 


I       I 


fi=w 


Vzzt--:t=. 


^ 


grant  us,    Ivord,     sal  -  va 


tion. 


dir^: 


^ 


-^-b — I \ 


h; 


g 


=]: 


t7 


grant  us. 


fel2=:t=t:=t: 


Lord,      sal  -  va 


tion. 


.f^. 


I 


fl 


'-=^-- 


■y^- 


-^^- 


^ 


750  ANTHEMS. 

9        PRAY  FOR  THE  PEACE  OF  JERUSALEM. 


k 


Pray     for  the  peace  of  Je 


ru    -   sa- 


E 


_«_^- 


N=»: 


■1^ 


Andante  cantahile. 


w 


i  'f 


-J- 


■l     I 


EEM: 


^-•-^- 


_^. 


r — r 


Co7i  8vi.-^-^ 


m 


-G- 


i 


UJ-J 


•--•— ^ 


-<^- 


lem; 


the}-       shall     rest     that        love 

I 


.[22- 


S= 


thee. 


^1 


ANTHEMS. 


751 


* 


s 


•Sutrt  '■ 


-i++8 


m 


tg: 


^ 


PP 

Peace 


e 


^r-^ 


be    with  -  in 


^^iB 


thy 


Poco  cres. 
walls.  tran- 


*=t 


r— r 


-P2- 


-k2- 


^335 


-• — •- 


■2^- 


^    J    :^ 


I    -4-     I 


Sr 


^^ • 


-f^- 


f 


r 


■e-^-«- 


I 


/"ort?  f;r5. 


752 


ANTHEMS. 


tt 


ist  time. 


mB 


Poco  rail. 


A  tempo. 


is: 


-^■ 


-f^— 


n. 


iSA— 


pp  \      f    ■*-   ,^    -s^:     Repeat  without 


A  -  men. 


voices. 


^ 


b; 


xs: 


J(Z. 


u  ist  tiine.  C-—^  , 


Poco  rail. 


e 


Repeat  without  voices. 


2 


JO^ 


>    g    g— ^-rg* 


^^J_^ 


J      I       1 


r 


i-of  //;«^. 


»=: 


m 


m 


:y 


ii 


.?^  tiine. 
Con  espressione. 


f 


iisfe 


m 


1 — ^- 


-a- 


Morendo, 

/5l     ^      ^ 


•g?       ^?     ~s? 


I 


I     I 


^  {  SI/ 


ANTHEMS. 


753 


JQ  HOW   GOOD   ARE  THY   TENTS,    O   JACOB. 

Allegro  inoderato.  i  , 


J 


^ 


-^    ^ 


How  good  are  thy  tents,  O       Ja  -  cob,       thy     tab  -  er  -  nac-les,  O 


^a4J; 


-• — w — ^ 


-S4— 1^ 


i^EEE^ 


1 — r 


Ai 


ift^^^ 


f- 


-•— 


f=^ 


^ 


Is  -  ra  -  el ! 


As    the  val-leys  are  they    plant   -  ed, 


P 


:t==t=:t: 


-*^= — m — »- 


£EE 


|;i«-« 


:^ 


:^=it 


-0r^ 


m 


gar  -dens  by    the    riv  -  er;  as   the   san-dal   trees     which  the 


I  I 


^^^ 


rr^ 


=F=r=5=^ 


m 


—I — ^ — 

trees  which  the 


-.»fcH=^ba=±=l: 


N- 


^ 


■*-#•-*• 


Lord   hath     plant-ed,        as     ce-dar  trees  be-side    the     wa-teis. 


1 — r 


754 


ANTHEMS. 


P- 


W      THE   VOICE   OF   ONE   CRYING    IN  THE   WILDERNESS. 

Coji  spirito.     Unison,    inf 


-•-^ — r 


I       I       |: 


Con  spirito. 


1 


The  voice  of     one 

J — V 


cry  -  ing    in     the 


^^ 


:g — ^      j 


m^- 


f 


-r    -^\ 


-r    -^    ^    -' 


nil 


7/t/ 


.1    >s^  • 

5=1= 


■=^3 


S5=E^ 


-#— •- 


Svi. 


—W-. 9 9 

\\-il    -   der-ness,   Pre  -  pare 


3-e         the     way 


m 


of        the 


;3=3: 


Svi. 


p 


— ^— 

Lord, 


make  straight 


5 


in       the       sol 

-J I 


i    -  tud( 


-^- 


I^'l 


^^; 


^— ^ 


Iti4^ 


Dim.     p 


»^ 


^       ^       -•■       -^ 


i 


ANTHEMS. 


755 


mf 


w 


:4=: 


f-=--i-- 


high -way      for     our     God. 


Ev-'ry     val  -  ley  shall  be       ex- 


J — ^- 


^=^- 


S: 


tir^i—t^S^^ 


mf 


-0-^0- 


5:/'yJd  :?    :^ 


8m. 


---n 


P  Un  poco  rail 

-^ z 


m^ 


• « # 9- 


jS-^^#- 


alt 

I 


3: 


ed,  and    ev -'ry     moun-tain  and     hill 


shall  be      made 


EjES^Eg^E-^ 


8 Lji^i ^_ 


-« « « « — — "s 1 a|- 


^ 


-^  f/«  /(cro  r«//. 


:»' 


8vi, 


W^. 


^/  Icwpo. 


-#— 


low;                and  the  crook-ed  shall  be   made 
A  tempo ^^         I 


straight,     and     the 


Si 


••ri* 


-i-«rr 


^5 


-•- 


*:    % 


4-ji4 


rz_^. 


-*■     V 


^ 


756 


ANTHEMS. 


i 


i 


w 


'^^^j^ 


rug-ged 


pla-ces   plain. 


And  the    glo-ry    of  the  lyord  shall  be  re- 


=:        # 


M — 


-V ' 


•eal 


ed, 


and 


all  flesh    shall  see      to  -  geth 


for     the 


z^ 


-ZPr 


T— *"* 


S^ 


^ 


g 


Cres. 


ff 


m^ 


w 


t=t 


XT 


Rail. 


mouth 

i 
— s^ — 


i— M: 


-«^ 


of       the       Lord 


-s*- 


hath       spo 
Rail. 


SeI^^ 


ken, 


^: 


J 

:> 


r 


ANTHEMS. 


75: 


J2  WHAT  SHAI^L   I   RENDER   TO   THE    LORD? 

Andante  moderato. 


wm 


1 


4:g: 


■<s^- 


P 


I        I 
What  shall  I     ren  -  der     to      the  Ivord  for    all    His  ben  -  e  -  fits  to- 


Biia 


_t22- 


t:=t?=:Etz= 


-^- 


I        I 


te:-. 


'fj 


iufe 


Poco  animato.    \ 


ward  me  ?    I 


will  take     the    cup    of  sal  -  va-tions,  and 


1^- 


— •- 


:;^ 


^ ,2i^ 


1 — r 


=lir=ti: 


I 


E^Efc^l 


I   I 


ite 


^^3 


M 


i 


•^-^ 


5-"-r^ 


call     up-on     the       name     of    the    L/ord.       I     will     pay 

I         I 


r-^t 


:^z^ 


E3 


-i^- 


my 


-]^ 


M 


i%T 


? 


f=r^ 


t=ts: 


3^ 


■si 5(- 


-L^ ^ CI 


-i&- 


-9 •- 


(SI 
-7^ 


\         -  \  -^       -^ 

VOWS  un-to    the  L/ord    in    the  pres-ence    of    all      His    peo 


pie. 


^m 


758 


ANTHEMS. 


13 


GREAT   AND   WONDERFUIv   ARR   THY   WORKS. 


Maestoso.   , 

1 

J— J^= 

1 

_    j,-^J             .  _ 

-d=^^=^q 

^yf^"  ^     ^ 

-,l^^^i— ^- 

-^ 

\i^^^  \i 

=^   ?.  ^ 

Great 

L 

and    won  -  der-ful 

1 

are 

1 

Thy            works, 

O       Ivord 

f^)'4          ^ 

o  •      ^        c^ 

^        ^       ^         ^ 

ro 

|VE^'t>~s — ^ — 

-^ 

--^r-, — p — pv~ 

—^— 

^-^ 

l^^2  j 

-| 

^1 — V^ 

1 ' 

^       wF 

1 

1     I     I     I 


1=3 


-?5;^- 


:=1 


i^ 


(S*- 


fear       Thee,      O 


1  I 


Lord, 


and         glo 


ri    -    fy       Thy 

-^ 1 


iE^E 


ANTHEMS. 


759 


^ , 

1 1 1 — 

1 — 



T 

/. 

"^ 

IC  X ^- \— 

2? '^— 

-U— 

....          .         .-    . 

name?      for     Thou 

-p. 

a      - 

lone 

'^ 

^^ 

""I^-tt-^ll 

^"27" 

art 
— <? — 

ho 

- 

- 

z^. gH ?t,—i 

^ 

.-J  ^- 

^~ 

J 

M—'^pz 

— ^ 

— ^ — 



^_ 

^ 

\ 1 1 

' — l-'-^-H 

I  7     I  I 


Iv;        where- fore 


^-^- 


all 

-4^ 


7^ 

shall 
I 


asai 


i 


i?a//. 


H 'C^- 


come         and 

I 


r- 


tlore        be 


A  tempo. 


^- 


-Sir 


-l^d: 


25l ^-^- 


g^^^^ 


fore      Thee,    be  -   cause         Thj' 


*^ — ;^ 


I 


^^ 


fl'^. 


if 


judg 


r 


ments   are 


made 


ISI 


-i$»- 


fest. 


:^^ 


=ia 


760 


ANTHEMS. 


14     BI.ESSED   THE   MAN    WHO    CONFIDETH    IN    THE    LORD. 

Tranquillo. 
M        Unison.  ,  ,      ,        , 


%^ 


gs^i=^g=^ip=pt3 


Bless  -  ed  the  man  who  con-fid-eth  in  the     Lord;  and       the 


ft 


d^=^^- 


4:?=4- 


-^ • • # 


-•— ii: 


■f^ 5— g.  '  <; 


t:=t^^. 


'^- 


P 


a 


ii 


^— • 


^Efe?ife| 


t4 


=  :^^-r: 


1     I 


I 


a 


1^ 


# # 


P=|: 


-^- 


:j= 


Lord 


i 


is         his       trust.         And  he  shall  be   as    a      tree 


iES3 


-»         (^ 


|J=d. 


2zx: 


8-r 


:«^ «: 


^^< 


=1: 


J 


I 


tt'-^^F 


■iT 


r  I 


l=3Ega 


:=)==!: 


li 


:*~* 


^-r- 


plant-ed  by  the     wa-ters,  and    by  the    riv-er  he  shall  send  forth  his 


:| 


•—^ 


J^=H 


^w=^r-^-r-\ 


m 


I    I  ^.' 


es 


m 


ANTHEMS. 


761 


-?5^ 


:i=§^i 


i 


2^- 


roots;  and    he  shall  not     see      when      heat 


com  -  eth, 


-s>— 


"2?- 


:j=d=^ 


f^-i^ 


^^^^--=1 


tfg 


g? ^' 


I'll 


i^^ipi^gfii^iig^S 


|S 


and    his        leaf  shall    be  green;  and  in  the  year  of  drought  he  shall 


■a-  f 


:i=rf3; 


s 


pi 


gT=*- 


^-^ 


•^-•-r^»-i-»- 


f 


J 


F^-rt.=t=^±--«F-tz:^- 


I 


l=i 


2^ tt^- 


^ 


:^z==t 


^^ 


not       be        anx  -  ious,  and  he  shall  not  cease  from  bear  -  ing  fruit. 


-^. 


^m 


s=g=tt^ 


:i^i^^ 


:^:^!=1: 


-i9- 


-rg-  -ig- ^ ^ I       J \ j^ I 

'    \    r   I    I         1         ^  r  r  1     '  ^\       -^- 


762 


ANTHEMS. 


m 


J 5       COME  UNTO  ME,  ALL  YE  THAT  LABOR 

u      Anda7ite. 

m 


-^■s. 


i=^ 


■&- 


=^ 


£^=? 


X-tT' 


STf 


^m 


Come     un  -  to       me, 
^ •- — ^. 


all  ye  that  la-bor  and   are  bur-dened,  and 


t=t 


d^t 


m    w 


-V-^— ^- 


t=t 


mm 

-^1 — I — \-^ 


:iA 


-\^-l 


tJ^: 


S3^.^ 


I         will  re  -  vive      you.  Take  m}' 3'oke  up-on  you,  and  learn  of 

I' 


1 0 1 ■ >9 0 0- 


r-r-r-r 


m^ 


1 — \    \ 


m 


siai 


3^ 


r=^ 


^-r 


P 


•~^ 


w-^^ — # — #-■ — <5?-^^ 


w 


me,    that    I      am  meek  and  humble  in  heart,  and  3'e  shall  find  rest 


nm^§m 


r- 


^ — '^- 


;c2=t=1i 


n—^~- 


I — r 


^— 


i* 


:^z: 


^Pq 


x^ 


3~^ 


-s^- 


^    Tra7iquillo 


=18: 


-^ 


W^ 


for     your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is   eas  -  y,  and  my  bur  -den  light. 


^1 f 

1 \ 


It: 


t=t 


I      I 


^1 — r 


THE  SANCTUS. 


-^ — <5^ 1 1- 


Z& 


:=^: 


-2?— 2r    2 


::1^f 


1^1  :z^ 


-I 1- 


=t 


-^5^- 


Plo-ly,    ho-ly,     ho  -  ly,  Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are  { 


iig 


W. 


g— -^ 


full 


of    Thv 


«|: 


iW^=^:^-pi^^^.1^ 


^.      .^.      .^.      -<2.    ^^. 


ry. 


A 


j(Z — ^ 


■m:- 


^ 


-^ — ^- 


=«=m=^: 


2 


^/r:v 


M== 


i2:^-^: 


(^-t^- 


i TT" 


/ 


^^- 


-a-^-G- 


;33 


I- 


;5! (Sf- 


Ho-ly,  ho-ly,  ho-ly,  Lord  God  of  Hosts;  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy 


ff 


^-^-A-■:i 


Rio     -     ry, 


ry,  Heav'n  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glo 


-G-^- 


-cS ji2_L: 


■g-^-rO 


ry.      A  -  men. 

IHJ 


M±ri 


(763) 


764 


THE   SANCTUvS. 


mm. 


Ho-ly, 


r^-v 


ho-ly,         ho-  ly,       Lord  God  of       Hosts;     Heaven  and 


S^EgE 


-($^    -0- 
^ »- 


-4^:^ — ^- 


^1^  f-^- 


=S 


E3 


::zN^=tt3: 


42- 


S^' 


u—u 


^ 


-^^^-t- 


-\ — r 


-^- 


f-r 


•I  *  -  -  -  ,    ,    ,    ,    .^1 

earth  are   full   of  Thy  glo-ry;  Glo  -  ry  be     to   Thee,  O  Lord  most 


^iSiggigSJi^g 


.^  ^.    J.    ^  ^  ti    :^-  ^    -^ 


^-^-\ — r 


-!i2_ 


1— r 


High  !  Glo  -  ry  be    to  Thee,   O    Lord  most  High  !       A  -  men 

most  High  ! 

■    I  >J  # .  I- 1.    .  ^  1^'  -*- 


t==t: 


i 


J=d: 


-2?|- 


4-^- 


Ho 


-t22- 


ho 


-z?)- 


ly, 


-CS.         .(i2. 


ho  -    ly 


l^=P 


-tf^ 


t:: 


-z?|- 


is    the       Lord     of       Hosts; 

Jt.       ^  42.         .(2.  -O-' 

i=ti: 


THE   SANCTUS. 


765 


e3=!eI: 


:d: 


His       glo  -  ry 


the 


ful 


ness      of 


all 


-2?h 


the       earth; 


3^3^=a=^ 


^^ 


t^: 


:^— l:^ 


te^i^J 


t=F 


42- 


:!=:[=; 


P 


His  glo  -  ry      is     the      ful  -  ness    of     all        the     earth.        A  -  men. 


m 


p 


tf 


-7^- 


--U- 


W^ 


Ho    -   ly, 


ho 


I         I    ^1 
ho  -  ly     is     the       lyord        of  Hosts;      His 


t4 


-^         -t9-         -i9- 


4zg: 


-^ — • 


4=2: 


-u.  I    r 


'^1  J 
^^^ — 9 — 


1 — r 


is^ — ^— •- 


"F?^ — [— s?— F^    1 1 


^_L^. 


glo  -   ry     is      the     ful 


I       I 
ness  of      all 


the  earth.      A  -  men. 


w 


^- — P — ib — E— Ft 


^?=ti 


^-i: 


gp^a 


r— r 


766 


THE   SANCTUS. 


I -I  -  .     I 

Ho  -  ly,   •      ho   -    ly,         ho  -  ly,  Lord  God  of  Hosts;    God    Al- 


m^^k^^m^- 


-^^ 


^■=t 


-^^±1 


-V — V- 


m^ 


a^ 


tr 


-N— l^^^-K- 


■«—=!-•- 


n 


-h~p 


f--  I  1  -  ■ 

might  -  y,     Who     is, 


md  who 


^    1   i    I- 


was,     and    is       to  come. 

T       g— t^ — ^— ^^- 


-t^— ^ 


:tz=^:^z=^ 


* 


^ 


?fi=t 


:^^ 


=g= 


^1* 


"S^ 


Ho  -  Iv,        ho -Iv,  Lord  God       of      Hosts. 


.<2-      .^ 


CI     I 


%mi 


-»-m-^-^ 


I      ,**> 


:S^I 


'-i-^^- 


42. 


a 


\ — f 


'W- 


-^^ 


F=^" 

FJ  ?=J 

^ — V 

1 

'  1 

r^J ^-r-H  d-i 

S>     4-^  • 

t^^ 

*-S-J 

p-f^ 

-5^    1       1 

Ff    f-^'-^^     i     *    1 

il ' 

^ord  God  of 

Ho       - 

-     ly, 

ho      - 

-      ly, 

ho        -         -         ly,  I 

ii 
-^^f- 

:^_ 1 

1      1 

F^J^E^Ja 

lj='^ 

'^-tP4-l 

ctr± 

\ 

^^ 

tk^ — 

f — r 

E^=F=^3 

THE  SANCTUS. 


767 


s= 


;i 


-z^— 


-t:^-^ 


-^-^ 


3 


Thee,  O  Lord  most    High  ! 


'W^ 


*  ^..  ■^-  ^^. 


^^.  -Cl-^^  -f^-!-  -^-=$:: 


men.  A 


--SLA_t^JJ_^ 


i 


L)i^ 


»-r^ 


la 


^T' 


8 


4=4 


4=1: 


z?^- 


-^- 


-2;^- 


-2^ 


t=^ 


Ho    -    ly, 
-i^        -f- 


±--rt: 


ho    -    ly, 


ho    -    ly 


Iword   God    of     Hosts; 


!^ 


-(22. 


lEE^EEE 


*    *     :r- 


:fc^ 


&=*=*=*— (t  :=te=* 


^S 


:^zz: 


r^-=t- 


I        '^11        1  T 

Heaven  and  earth  are    full       of  Thy     glo 


ry- 


ffi 


i^ 


j2- 


-^ T— ^ 


la 


768 


THE  SANCTUS. 


Maestoso 


P 


:=J: 


Ho  -  ly 


ho  -  ly,      ho  -  ly, 


fj-f^     -        ^ 


m. 


^ 


i 


_^_ 


r-^i — r 


Maestoso. 


a— f— s^i 


-•-     -<=2-      -^      -f$- 


:® 


ip— F 


J      I   ^ 
■«| — -I — -j- 


I      I 


#    *^^-A_^-    # 


iS; 


1        ^  {Voices  oiilv)       , 

1^-  II  11 


II       -,^    -^     I 


1 — r 


THE   SANCTUS. 


769 


P 


t=i 


■J^=U 


^m 


Hosts: 


heaven  and  earth 


m 


r 


m 


*=!' 


£5 


Mt 


i 


as 


E^ 


:*E3 


# 9 1 ^ ' 


*•!?-" 


^^ 


!       I 


fe^^=^ 


-I  I    n, 

Orj.  Ill, 


-• ^ 


f — ^-^^^ — ri-  r — t 


f=tt^ 


i  "i 


-I — ^- 


full 


of   Thy     glo 


m 


^==1-^ 


:t==t 


r— r 


-^- 


n 


t^^^^^^. 


^ 


-2^ 


-»-^- 


f * 


t" 


« — \-^- 


-^ 4- 


^   V 


I    I 


.__;_,_i_j. 


r 


f=^=F 


770 


THE   SANCTUS. 


ff. 


^^m^ 


r 


-J Ui-4 


=^=^ 


Glo    -    ry     be      to      Thee,   O      Lord  most  High, 


#=P^ 


t— t 


-"^— .-^- 


r 


^2- 
t 


f=p 


^ 


.j._— . 


i 


A'jV. 


S5^ 


Lord 


;i: 


most 


High 


A  -  men. 


ii 


in 


-^2- 


i 


* 


-4^ 


t==w=: 


PI 


1 — rn—t 


I^J-^ 


-/??/.  sempre. 


Senza  dim. 


-■r^$--r^— -g^ 


I    1 


f 


■^&--- 


I 


T- 


THE  SANCTUS. 


10 


PP 


^ 


IE 


:z^3i^: 


Ho 


ly, 


-^-i- 


=t=^: 


tr^e: 


Andante  assai. 


J i-^-' 


■S^— -^- 


3 


:=|: 


P 


:=1: 


^tpii 


-^-  -iS"-  -!$^-' 


^-^ 


P 


iPiilEiEiga 


r 


Ie^ 


i 


pp 


-d- — ^= 


'g?~ 


Ho 


ly, 


:t=:: 


i^:^ 


#75^ 


-^- 


zr 


^P 


*r^=^ 


■5- 


772 


THE  SANCTUS. 


i 


PP  scmpj-c. 


Ho 


.— I- 


-^— -^- 


ly. 


Ivord 

JS.. 


God    of 


Hosts; , 


^*^: 


^t=: 


-(2. 


i 


g^f 


:t^ 


-z^ 


i^ei: 


tii 


-^r— J&- 


^^^ 


^5 


r^i 


-(i2 ^ 


:^^ 


,==(^- 


I   ^1 


-^^. 


-S7- 


^J2_ 


^ 


r=^: 


•Ie 


t; 


PP 


^ 


I 

Heav  -   en   and      earth 


r 

full 


^=F 


of    Thy     glo 


-«>-  -•- 


:N=^: 


r—r 


-bi 


r-"-r 


t— t 


^4ze — ,^ — 3 


-^;^^ 


P3^i§p 


xi*: 


feJ-4^* 


THE  SANCTUS. 


773 


ff. 


tN 


-(SK- 


-J — ^- 


-2?(— 25i- 


j-z- 


-r— tr 

Glo  -  ry  be     to  Thee,     O  Ivord  most  High  ! 

—I — -"f^— K^ — 0 — r^- • — ri^ 75 — r'^-. — 


ep 


H 


■^22 — r^- 


^=r 


w — w — —w — r^^"; r 

*=«=zz«=:Ft?:zizid: 

t7~1 f— R- •- 


1 — r 


4 V 


-^- 


:^: 


:i5-«^(s. 


■P— S- 


r 


PP  ^fozf^n 


;^^ 


-2^-2?-^- 


1 


^.-        t>A    .. 


I    J^ 


:^F 


Slower. 


PP 


>     -^ 


PP 


e 


IpI 


-^- 


"g^ 


^        — H- 


774 


THE   SANCTUS. 


11 


:t^^ 


ifeC 


f 


\^^ 


Lord 


God   of    Hosts; 


Ho 


ly. 


it 


t-  I     I 


gs^        >* 


I 


THE  SANCTUS. 


775 


i 


I  ten. 


ten. 


^ 


ifc^g 


.^2- 


Ho 


fe^ 


e?- 


:^,^ 


Ho 


-i — r 


Ivord  God  of  Hosts; 


^ 


I ^ 1 h 


r— r 


•  #^ 


4—. 


P^ 


S 


Heaven  and  earth    are   full    of    Thy 
I  I  > 

-ti2 h 1_ 1 kit- 


:tz:t 


glo  -  ry,      are  full    of  Thy 

si 


JZzzt 


Allegro. 

I     !    J- 


r;5=^ 


-L7 


/ 


it 


=F=tt 


i^ 


^  • 


M 


11^ 


the;  sanctus. 


Cres. 


ff 


-^^ 


^=EB 


1^31 


Dim. 


-2S- 


s 


-le-— 


O      Ivord       most     High ! 


IjiP 


^#j 


.(2^_i_ 


::^: 


I 

A 


->2- 


-b-f^ 


:rfc 


feJ_,ili^. 


-^-^ 


-?^^ 


-??:?- 


i 


:^ 


tg-i-:25^± 


-t^— 


:(^ 


'^-f 


f- 


^ 


7      T^^l 

^     I        L-«-         -«- 


I 


-«-. 
--^• 


^HF=F 


Dim. 

=3^ 


fe4^4  A 


iSi: 


i 


f 


12 


THE   SANCTUS. 


m 


Moderate 


Moderato. 


778 


the;  sanctus. 


^^m^ 


-± 


m 


f  Piu  mosso.    I 

— -   I  ~l~rgr 


-«^- 


■^ 


f—r 


feH^TFl^ 


m 


Heaven  and  earth  are    full   of  Thy  glo  -  ry;       Glo  -   ry 

.(Z 0- 


be        to 


J-i   I 


f=±F 


j^ — ^. 


.JJ2_ 


Ptu  mosso.    I 


tj  \     \     I       1    ^ '1 


^=t- 


e 


±± 


•^J^ 


I       1 


1^  I 


m 


Sz.=t 


SEt 


_• ^ ,-1 ff. 


(i^  • 


J 


I  -«- 


^— 


zfc 


tzS: 


^iit 


=^ 


I  I   I 


#— r#— #- 


J   J  J  I    J 


-^—r^- 


^ 


1 


i 


the;  sanctus. 


779 


^1 


^=i 


Dim. 


-g*— 


<^— 


•s*— 


a^ 


^— t 


H-fT 


l=fc 


Glo  -  ry        be       to 


Thee, 


(^-T- 


o 


I    I     1 


,r 


Ivord most 


.U^-U^ 


-^^ 


-^ 


f-==F 


:zJ=J: 


::t 


s 


5 


-*- 


-«— 


:*- 


if 


w 


-^-^cft; 


-tr-.'^- 


'^  — 


'      '        '    Dim. 


rr 


■i— L 


I    J^^ 


»— • 


ij 


r 


i 


High! 


A 


-Z54- 


-I^^ 


^ 


r- 


=^ 


42- 


^■x 


AMENS. 


No.   1 .     For  Keys  of  C  and  G.  No.  2.     For  Keys  of  D  and  A. 

^A^^-. — A^. — , ^.-CZX  ' 


p 


1=^ 


-^- 


A  -  men,    A 


:5=i^s4f' 


m=^. 


-^- 


-s* — z?- 


A  -  men,  A 


:;=J=Elf: 


5^^ FZ- 


1 — r 


is 


s 


^=F 


jg-_ 


S 


No.  3.     For  Keys  of  B  and  E.  No.  4.     /^r  Keys  of  F  and  B^ 


^ 


-5-    -^-    -r. 


A  -  men,   A 


i^B 


>-^4^ 


iS' 1^ — ^0- 


9—f- 


A  -  men.    A 


\i-^ 


s2 i2 (i2 


^4:t=^ 


-i^=^ 


-nn 


:^=| 


M: 


Ei: 


^ 


s 


No.  5.    For  Keys  of  B^  and  E^.        No.  6.     For  Keys  of  D\?  and  A^. 

I 


A  -  men,   A 


A  -  men,   A 


:t=: 


s 


fcfc*f=f: 


s^m 


(780) 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Adoration. 

Prayers.     21,  111,  162,  179,  203, 
See  Lord^  Praise^  Worship. 

Advent, 

Psalter,     33,  42,  44,  56,  64,  65,  66,  69,  71. 
Prayers.     51,  56,  60,  72,  127,  128,  159,  177,  179,  192,  193. 
Chants.     20,  22,  25,  48,  57,  69,  79,  80,  81,  82,  85,  86. 
Hymns.     11,  34,  68,   74,   77,  78,  79,  87,   96,   123,   133,   136,   138,   162, 
163,  165. 
See  Evangelization^  Praise. 

Anxiety, 

Prayers,     20,  84,  137, 
See  Content,  Providence,  Submission. 

Care.     See  Anxiety. 

Charity. 

Psalter.  6,  49. 

Prayers.  43,  57,  60,  67,  68,  72,  75,  83,  98,  103,  121,  122,  136,  157,  183. 

Chants,  54,  55. 

See  Commandments,  3fercy,  Regeneration. 

Chii^dhood. 

Prayers.     125,  197. 
Hymns,     20,  122,  146, 
See  Gentiles. 

Church, 

Psalter,     6,  10,  28,  34,  37,  40,  42,  54,  55,  64,  69,  70. 

Prayers.     45,  54,  67,  69,  86,  93,  96,  97,   115,  119,  131,  154,  164.  165, 

170,  187,  190,  199,  200. 
Chants.     11,  15,  23,  27,  41,  45,  50,  62,  70,  75,  77,  83,  85,  93,  98,  100. 
Hymns.     25,   27,  36,  38,  45,  53,  54,  58,  108,  110,  117,  122,  124,  147, 
153,  163. 
See  Gentiles. 

(781) 


782  INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

Combat. 

Psalter.     2,  3,  22,  24,  30,  52,  60,  75. 
Prayers.     82,  132,  134,  155,  170,  171,  181,  184,  188. 
Chants!     14,  40,  43. 

Hymns.     8,  31,  58,  67,  86,  120,  138,  154. 
See  Redemption,  Shun,  Temptation,  Victory. 

Commandments. 

Psalter.     7,  48,  52. 

Prayers.     2,  5,  11,  14,  25,  26,  28,  34,  35,  46,  66,  78,  80,  83,  92,  103,  106. 

107,  124,  130,  131. 
Chants.     28,  33,  38,  65,  73,  76,  88,  89. 
See  Law^  Regeneration. 

Confession  of  Sin. 

Prayers.     34,  57,  58,  64,  78,  79,  94,  102,  104,  105,  112,  113,  117,  120, 

141,  143,  144,  147,  148,  153,  157,  161,  175,  195,  207. 
Hymns.     51,  56,  62,  92,  120,  149,  150. 
See  Repentance. 

CoNjuGiAi,  IvOVE.     See  Conjunction,  Marriage. 

Conjunction. 

Psalter.     67,  68,  69. 
Prayers.     50,  174. 
Chants.     15,  32,  37,  51,  54,  80,  83. 
Hymns.     1,  17,  20,  70,  81,  109,  125. 
See  Church,  Eternal  Life,  Heaven,  Salvation. 

C0NS01.AT10N. 

Hymns.     16,  19,  105,  151,  160. 
See  Hope^  Peace,  Temptation,  Victory. 

Content. 

Prayers.     49,  91,  105. 

See  Providence,  Submission. 

Contrition.     See  Confession  of  Sin,  Repentance. 

Country. 

Prayers.     47,  198,  201. 
See  Kingdom  of  the  Lord,  Thanksgiving. 

Creation. 

Psalter.     5,  7,  14,  45,  46,  57,  72. 
Prayers.     76,  95,  96,  111,  193,  194. 
Chants.     19,  30,  53,  56,  59,  63,  72. 

Hymns.     32,  37,  40,  44,  48,  49,  63,  73,  80,  100,  110,  116,  121,  132,  140, 
144,  145,  148,  155. 
See  Divine  Truth.  Word. 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS.  783 

Death. 

Hymns.     60,  75,  119. 
See  Eternal  Life,  Heaven. 

Deliver. 

Prayers.     48,  61,  101,  108,  124,  134,  147,  161,  181. 
See  Freedom^  Redemption. 

Despair.     See  Consolation,  Hope,  Temptation,  Vtctory. 

Divine  Human.     See  Glorification,  Lord. 

Divine  Love. 

Prayers.     33,  54,  60,  74,  92,  122,  136,  153. 

Hymns.     1,  30,  32,  44,  48,  59,  76,  83,  88,  92,  102,  104,  125.  134,  135, 
143,  147,  161. 
See  Mercy. 

Divine  Truth. 

Psalter.     7,  11,  45,  46,  57,  59,  72. 
Chants.     4,  16,  18,  29,  30,  72,  85,  °" 
Hymns.     106,  113,  147,  161. 
See  Truth,  Word. 

Doctrine. 

Psalter.     54. 

Chants.     23,  29,  48,  50,  70. 
Hymns.     58,  64,  124. 
See  Divine  Truth ^  Faith ^  Truth,  Word. 

Enughten. 

Prayers.     9,  16,  27,  45,  58. 
See  Light,  Word. 

Eternae  IvIFE. 

Prayers.     8,  35,  49,  52,  56,  125,  186. 
Chants.     77. 
See  Heaven,  Salvation. 
Evangeeization. 

Psalter.  29,  31,  69,  70. 
Prayers.  154,  187,  190. 
Chants.     29,  35,  37,  71,  75,  102. 

Hymns.     11,  26,  34,  58,  74,  78,  96,  108,  113,  124,  133,  136,  147,  153, 
162,  163. 
See  Advent,  Church,  Gentiles. 


784  INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

P'aith. 

Psalter.  3,  8,  15,  16,  21,  23,  24,  48,  50,  53,  74. 

Prayers.  7,  72,  98,  178. 

Chants.  1,  8,  23,  39,  84. 

Hymns.  9,  39,  43,  52,  57,  58,  71,  76,  134,  135,  137,  147,  154. 

See  Light,  Truth. 

Forgiveness. 

Prayers.     43,  92,  121,  186. 
See  Mercy ^  Supplication. 

Freedom. 

Prayers.     59,  85,  101,  186,  196. 
Hymns.     91,  108,  117. 
See  Deliver.  Redemption^  Victory. 

Gentii.es. 

Psalter.     64,  65,  67,  69. 
Prayers.     187. 

Chants.     34,  48,  57,  67,  71,  85,  92,  96. 
Hymns.     122. 
See  Church.,  Evangelizati,  /.-. 

Gladness.     See  Praise. 

G1.ORIFICAT10N. 

Psalter.     5,  12,  24,  56. 
Prayers.     53,  96. 
Chants.     2,  4,  8,  17,  18,  24,  31. 
See  Lord. 
Government.     See  Kingdom  oj  the  Lord. 

Heaven. 

Psalter.     9,  37,  45,  64. 
Prayers.     32,  73,  126,  133,  146. 
Chants.     2,  3,  60,  63,  72. 

Hymns.     14,  16,  17,  19,  27,  33,  52,  65,  75,  88,  114,  119,  128,  146,  151, 
154,  155,  158. 
See  Church,  Eternal  Life,  Salvation. 

Help. 

Prayers.     80,  104,  129,  132,  134,  140,  147,  172,  174. 
See  Supplication. 

Holy  Spirit. 

Prayers.     14,  15,  16,  38,  54,  55,  77,  89,  94,  106^  126,  156,  173,  179. 
Hymns.     147. 
See  Divine  Truth,  Truth,  Word. 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS.  785 

H01.Y  Supper. 

Prayers.     18,  88,  125. 
'     Hymns.     3,  91. 

See  Regeneration,  Repentance,  Worship. 

Hope. 

Hymns.     23,  46,  63. 
See  Consolation,  Redemption,  Temptation,  Victory. 

Humiliation. 

Psalter.     3,  4,  20,  24,  38,  75. 

Prayers.     162,  203. 

Chants.     14,  40,  65,  95. 

Hymns.     39,  56,  62,  120,  154,  160. 

See  Combat^  Confession  of  Sin,  Temptation. 
I1.1.USTRAT10N.     See  Enlighten^  Light. 
INTE1.1.1GENCE.     See  Doctrine,  Faith.,  Truth. 

Invitation. 

Hymns.     16,  65,  151. 

Joy.     See  Praise. 

Judgment. 

Psalter.     1,  3,  11,  18,  21,  27,  33,  34,  36,  44,  60,  71,  72,  74, 
Chants.     11,  17,  20,  22,  66,  78,  81,  86. 
Hymns.     33,  71,  86. 
See  Deliver,  Redemption,  Victory. 

Kingdom  of  the  Lord. 
Psalter.     19,  32,  63. 
Chants.     13,  18,  25,  35,  56,  57,  60. 
Hymns.     5,  72,  96,  103,  122,  123,  130,  139,  165. 
See  Church. 

IvAST  Judgment.     ^^^  Judgment. 

IvAW. 

Psalter.     1,  52,  64. 
See  Commandments^  Regeneration,  Word. 

IvEADING. 

Prayers.     150,  185. 
See  Providence. 

Life. 

Prayers.     6,  23,  32,  59,  61,  64,  140. 
Hymns.     152. 
See  Commandments,  Regeneration,  Repentance,  Shun. 


786  index  of  subjects. 

Light. 

Prayers.     13,  17,  33,  36,  49,  74,  98,  202. 
Hymns.     37,  49,  106,  124,  130,  141,  155,  161. 
See  Enlighten,  Truth,  Word. 

Lord. 

Psalter.     10,  19,  32,  38,  41,  42,  43,  57,  60,  67,  72,  73. 
Pravers.     7,  12,  13,  21,  55,  56,  71,  109,  111,  114,  116,  144,  194. 
Chants.     19,  26,  27,  57,  59,  72,  78,  79,  80,  83,  91,  97,  100,  101. 
Hymns.     3,  7,  8,  32,  40,  41,  49,  51,  73,  74,  82,  85,  94,  97,  104,  106,  110, 
111,  126,  131,  138,  139,  142,  148,  153. 
See  Praise. 
Love.     See  Charity,  Divine  Love.  Love  to  the  Lord,  Mercy. 

Love  to  the  Lord. 

Psalter.     42,  49,  51,  55,  63. 
Prayers.     33,  46,  75,  98,  183. 
Chants.     5,  7,  38,  47,  94. 
See  Lord. 

Marriage. 

Prayers.     174. 
Hymns.     66,  143. 
See  Conjunction. 

Mercy. 

Psalter.     15,  20,  21,  24,  26,  27,  39,  57,  62,  67,  68,  75. 

Pravers.     41,  43,  60,  128,  129,  136,  138,  142,  153,  158. 

Chants.     4,  11,  35,  36.  41,  44,  52,  64,  72,  84,  87. 

Hymns.     15,  46,  51,  55,  62,  69,  93,  101,  113,  125,  127,  146,  155,  157,  159. 

See  Supplication. 

Ministry.     See  Priesthood. 

Nature.     See  Creation. 

Need.     See  Help 

New  Church.     vSee  Church. 

New  Year. 

Prayers.     206. 

Obedience. 

Psalter.     52,  55. 

Prayers.     2,  4,  22,  26,  78,  106. 

Hymns.     126. 

See  Commandments,  Regeneration., 


INDEX   OP   SUBJECTS.  787 


Omnipotence. 

Psalter.     11,  26,  31,  41,  47,  59,  63,  71,  72. 
Prayers.     28,  31,  36,  42,  77,  85,  95,  96,  109,  113. 
Chants.     9,  16,  18,  19,  36,  46,  72,  83,  86,  98. 
Hymns.     2,  3,  5,  21,  59,  102,  117,  134. 
See  Divine  Truth. 

Omnipresence. 

Psalter.     7,  16,  18,  53,  59. 
Chants.     34,  68,  76,  97,  98. 
Hymns.     4,  12,  44,  49,  76,  135,  157,  159,  164. 
See  Presence,  Providence. 


Omniscience. 

Psalter. 

1,  59. 

Prayers. 

58,  113. 

Chants. 

42,  64,  73. 

Hymns, 

57,  76,  107, 

134. 

Passion  of  the  Cross. 

Psalter. 

12. 

Chants. 

95. 

See  Combat,  Redemption, 

Temptation. 

Patience. 

Prayers. 

137,  191. 

H3'mns. 

56,  154. 

PEACE. 

Hymns.     2,  42,  52,  53,  65,  90,  109,  114,  129,  134,  151,  156,  158. 
See  Consolation. 


Power. 

Psalter. 

26,  41. 

Prayers. 

14,  23,  25,  57,  62,  66,  112, 

Chants. 

39. 

Hymns. 

116,  120. 

See  Divine  Truth,  Omnipotence. 

Praise. 

Psalter.     14,  19,  24,  45,  46,  62,  63. 

Chants.     4,  6,  10,  13,  17,  21,  22,  24,  26,  30,  37,  45,  46,  49,  56,  58,  63,  72. 
Hymns.     5,  7,  8,  15,  29,  40,  41,  80,  82,  84,  93,  94,  95,  97,  98,  100,  103, 
111,  115,  116,  118,  121,  125,  130,  132,  139,  144,  148. 
See  Worship. 
Prayer.     See  Supplication.  Worship. 


788  index  of  sut^jects. 

Presence. 

Prayers.     15,  39,  46,  79,  127,  139,  145,  149,  158,  177,  186. 
Hymns.     17,  28,  42,  50,  70,  141. 
See  Omnipresence . 

Priesthood. 

Psalter.     47,  56. 
Prayers.     99,  154. 

See  Church,  Evangelization,  Worship. 

Protection.     See  Faith,  Providence. 

Providence. 

Psalter.     9,  15,  16,  17,  53,,  54,  55,  57,  63,  74. 

Prayers.     20,  137,  147,  152,  157,  158,  185,  188,  191,  201,  202,  204,  206,  207. 
Chants.     35,  68,  94. 

Hymns.     9,  12,  22,  23,  28,  50,  55,  57,  59,  63,  72,  76,  81,  88,  89,  114,  129, 
134,  137,  149,  156,  157,  164. 
See  Omnipresence,  Submission. 

Redemption. 

Psalter.     8,  17,  23,  25,  29,  32,  35,  39,  57,  66,  67. 
Prayers.     37,  51,  60^  66,  110,  137,  179. 

Chants.     1,  36,  42,  44,  51,  52,  56,  61,  64,  79,  82,  90,  96,  97,  98,  101. 
Hymns.     2,  5,  6,  18,  19,  21,  22;  26,  29,  31,  86,  100,  102,  138,  142,  165. 
See  Combat,  Deliver,  Judgme^tty  Victory. 

Regeneration. 

Psalter.     1,  6,  10,  13,  17,  20,  40,  44,  52,  64,  71,  73,  74. 

Prayers.     1,  5,  28,  31,  36,  58,  68,  73,  90,  100,  103,  118,  133,  137,  145, 

146,  151,  167,  172,  173. 
Chants.     28,  32,  33,  38,  39,  55,  76,  77,  99. 

Hymns.     3,  13,  14,  20,  21,  43,  46,  47,  52,  59,  70,  89,  90,  106,  120,  127, 
129,  156,  158. 
See  Redemption. 
Rejoice.     See  Praise. 

Repentance. 

Psalter.     6,  7,  10,  13,  17,  20,  44,  52,  68,  71,  73,  74,  75. 
Prayers.     19,  30,  39,  44,  61,  75,  104,  105,  110,  132,  139,  149,  152,  182. 
Chants.     19,  28,  33,  38,  55,  81,  88,  100. 
See  Confession  of  Sin,  Regeneration,  Shun. 

Rest.     See  Peace. 

Resurrection. 

Hymns.     60,  75,  149,  155,  158. 
See  Eternal  Life.  Heaven 


INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS.  789 

Sai^vation. 

Psalter.     1,  2,  8,  26. 
Chants.     11,  58,  78,  97. 
See  Heaven,  Redemption. 

Second  Coming. 

Prayers.     67,  76,  86;  115,  131,  135,  156,  176,  190,  200. 
Hymns.     26,  98. 
See  Advent. 

Shun. 

Prayers.     16,  24,  95,  113,  137,  166,  169,  188. 
See  Regeneration.,  Repentance. 

Sickness. 

Prayers.     70. 

SiMPi^E.     See  Gentiles. 

Submission. 

Prayers.     101,  108,  147,  175,  176. 

Hymns.     4,  24,  39,  43,  99,  134,  137,  152,  160. 
See  Providence. 

SUPPI.ICAT10N. 

Psalter.     2,  3,  4,  12,  30,  38,  61,  73. 

Prayers.     1,  9,  41,  52,  65,  82,  88,  107,  120,  123,  143,  157,  185,  196. 
Chants.     12,  14,  43,  52,  87. 

Hymns.     2,  10,  35,  53,  56,  61,  62,  81,  88,  92,  120,  129,  131,  135,  150,  152, 
See  Mercy,  Worship. 
Teaching.     See  Doctrine,  Evangelization. 
Temptation. 

Psalter.     2,  4,  12,  13,  23,  38,  51,  52,  61,  75. 
Prayers.     40,  42,  48,  52,  65,  72,  100,  124,  152,  153. 
Chants.     12,  40,  43,  44,  80,  90. 

Hymns.     2,  6,  14,  16,  18,  35,  46,  47,  56,  59,  71,  89,  90.  92,  105,  107,  129 
150,  154,  160. 
See  Combat,  Humiliation. 

Thanksgiving. 

Psalter.     28,  57. 

Prayers.     87,  116,  201,  205. 

Hymns.     30,  84,  115,  145. 
See  Praise. 
Trust.     See  Faith. 


790  INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 

Truth. 

Prayers.     3,  10,  27,  33,  46,  54,  62,  84,  118,  150,  180,  197. 
Cluants.     4,  23,  36,  59,  87. 
Hymns.     152,  155,  156. 
See  Divine  Truth ^  Light,  Word. 
Understanding.     See  Doctrine,  Faith,  Truth. 

Unity  of  God. 

Chants.     27,  97. 
Hymns.     15,  41,  85,  100. 
See  Lord. 


Use. 


Prayers.     37,  90,  118,  137,  178,  197,  207. 
See  Works. 


Victory. 

Psalter.     2,  4,  19,  22,  29,  30,  31,  47. 
Prayers.     42,  82,  132,  152. 
Chants.     9,  13,  43,  66,  78. 
Hymns.     38,  51,  86,  95,  117,  130,  142. 
See  Praise,  Redetnption. 
Wisdom,     See  Doctrine,  Faith,  Truth. 

Word. 

Psalter.     1,  10,  14,  23,  29,  52,  64,  68. 

Prayers.     4,  6,  11,  12,  15,  16,  22,  26,  44,  63,  64,  76,  86,  89,  95,  98,  124 

126,  135,  173,  180,  192. 
Chants.     25,  28,  33,  36,  37,  38,  48,  49,  60,  63,  65,  73,  88,  89,  91,  92. 
Hymns.     36,  45,  64,  67,  69,  82,  91,  112,  113,  124,  140,  145,  155,  158. 
See  Divine  Truth. 

Works. 

Psalter.     1,  5,  62,  63. 
Prayers.     29,  33,  60,  61,  98,  177. 
Chants.     9,  17,  35,  37,  51. 
See  RegeneratioUy  Use. 

Worship. 

Psalter.     8,  20,  22,  23,  28,  37,  43,  50,  51,  56. 
Prayers.     5,  23,  35,  62,  71,  77,  116,  163,  183,  203. 
Chants.     7,  8,  9,  14,  19,  36,  53,  55,  59,  74,  84,  93,  100. 
Hymns.     1,  7,    55,  77,  99,  104,  115,  126,  133,  141,  144,  149. 
See  Praise,  Supplication. 


INDKX  OF  THE  CHANTS. 


First  I^ines. 

Alleluia 

Although  the  fig  tree  shall  not  blossom 
And  he  shewed  me  that  great  city      .... 
And  in  that  day  thou  shalt  say       .         .         .         .       ' 
And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  Lord  of  hosts    . 
And  I  will  give  them  one  heart      .... 
And  now  thus  saith  the  Lord,  thy  Creator,  O  Jacob 
Arise,  shine,  for  thy  light  is  come 

Behold,  bless  ye  the  lyord 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is 

Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men 

Be  Thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens 

Blessed  are  the  perfect  in  the  way      .         .         .      •   . 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Israel       .... 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  m}-  soul      ..... 

Come,  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord 

Fear  thou  not,  O  my  servant  Jacob 

For  it  is  good  to  sing  praise  unto  our  God 

Get  thee  up  into  the  high  mountains     . 

Give  ear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak 

Give  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God        .... 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  families  of  the  people  . 
God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us        .          .         . 
Hear  my  cry,  O  God;  hearken  to  rti}-  prayer 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains 

I  cried  out  of  my  affliction  to  the  Lord 

I  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  mountains 

In  my  distress  I  cried  unto  the  Lord 

In  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear  the  words  of  the  book 

In  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust 

I  saw  in  the  night  visions       ..... 

It  is  good  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord     . 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart  . 

(791) 


Number. 
83 
99 
50 
58 
91 
32 
97 
85 
53 
54 
80 

4 
33 
82 
74 
61 
77 
34 
42 
75 
29 
12 
14 
20 
10 

8 
39 
102 
43 
68 
40 
48 

1 
25 
17 
93 
15 
51 


792 


INDEX   OF   THE    CHANTS 


First  Links. 
L/et  the  heavens  and  earth  praise  Him 
L/et  the  saints  rejoice  in  glor\'         .... 

lyook  unto  Abraham  your  father 

L/Ook  unto  Zion       ....... 

Ivord,  Thou  hast  been  favorable  to  Thy  land     . 
Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  the  earth 
Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Ivord,  all  the  earth 
Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth  . 
My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust 
My  soul  doth  magnif\^  the  Lord      .... 

Now  is  come  salvation  and  strength 

Now  let  Thy  servant,  O  Lord,  depart  in  peace 

O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people 

O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  .         . 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  call  upon  His  name 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  good    . 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed   ..... 

O  how  I  love  Th}'  law    ...... 

Oh,  that  Thou  wouldest  rend  the  heavens 

O  Lord,  I  have  heard  Thy  speech,  and  was  afraid 

O  Lord,  teach  me  Thy  way         .... 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord    . 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song 

O  thou  afflicted,  tossed  with  tempest     . 

Out  of  the  deeps  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord 

Praise  God  in  His  sanctuary  . 

Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  heavens 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul    . 

Praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving  . 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof 

The  Lord  hath  established  His  throne  in  the  heavens 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful     . 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious 

The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us     . 

The  Lord  reigneth.  He  is  clothed  with  majesty 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall 


Number. 
5 

66 

62 

70 

11 
9 

22 

59 

65 
101 

78 

69 

13 

19 

37 

44 

72 

84 

24 

73 

81 

86 

87 
2 
6 

90 

52 

46 

26 

30 

63 

56 

45 

21 

67 

49 
100 

60 

35 

64 

76 

18 

94 


INDEX    OF   THE    CHANTS. 


793 


First  I^ines. 

The  people  that  walked  in  darkness 

Therefore  will  I  save  my  flock  .         .         .         , 

Therefore  will  the  Ivord  wait 

The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  feed  and  lie  down 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  Jehovih  is  upon  me 

The  stone  which  the  builders  rejected  , 

The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb    . 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful  . 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary     . 

Thy  Word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet 

Unto  Him  that  loved  us  ... 

We  have  a  strong  city         .... 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord 

When  the  Lord  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Zion 

When  the  poor  and  needy  seek  water,  and  there  is  none 

Wherewith  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way 

Wherewith  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord 

Who  hath  believed  our  report    ... 

With  my  whole  heart  will  I  praise  Thee 

m  DOMINUM 


MBER 

Page. 

57 

470 

27 

453 

41 

461 

98 

495 

3 

439 

71 

478 

31 

456 

47 

465 

28 

454 

38 

460 

16 

447 

89 

489 

79 

483 

23 

451 

7 

441 

96 

494 

92 

491 

88 

488 

55 

469 

95 

493 

36 

458 

499 


SOURCES  AND  COMPOSERS. 


Chant. 

Source  of  the  Words. 

1 

Psalm  31:  1-8. 

2 

Psalm  27:  4-7      . 

3 

Psalm  92:  12-15       . 

4 

Psalm  57:  5-11    . 

5 

Psalm  69:  34-36       . 

6 

Psalm  96:  1-6      . 

7 

Psalm  116:  12-19     . 

8 

Psalm  61      . 

9 

Psalm  66 

10 

Psalm  67      . 

11 

Psalm  85:  1-7 

12 

Psalm  55:  1-8       . 

13 

Psalm  47 

14 

Psalm  5:  1-8 

15 

Psalm  85:  8-13 

16 

Psalm  77:  13-20  . 

17 

Psalm  92:  1-8 

Composer  of  the  Music. 
Arranged  by  J.  R.  Phelps 
J.  P.  Stuart     . 
R.  W.  Dixon 
W.  Small  wood 
John  Goss  . 
From  a  Gregorian 
Thomas  Attwood 
Fitzherbert 
Randall 
J.  P.  Stuart     . 
Anonymous 
J.  R.  Phelps    . 
J.  P.  Stuart 

Arranged  from  George  J.  Webb 
Joseph  Barn  by    . 
George  J.  Webb 
J.  P.  Stuart 


794 


INDEX   OF  THE    CHANTS. 


Chant. 

Source  of  the  Words. 

Composer  of  the  Music. 

18 

Psalm  93     . 

J.  P.  Stuart     .... 

19 

Psalm  95:  1-8 

.    Lord  Mornington 

20 

Psalm  96:  7-13    . 

Unknown         .... 

21 

Psalm  149:  1-4 

.    John  Robinson    .... 

22 

Psalm  98:  4-9      . 

George  J.  Webb      . 

23 

Isaiah  26:  1-4 

.    G.  Nelson  Smith 

24 

Psalm  108:  1-6    . 

Joseph  Barnby 

25 

Daniel  7:  13,  14       . 

.    James  Shaw         .... 

26 

Psalm  113:  1-6    . 

Crotch 

27 

Kzekiel  34:  22-24    . 

.     h.  T.  Downes      .         .         .         „ 

28 

Psalm  119:  57-64 

A.  Shaw  ..... 

29 

Deuteronomy  32:  1-4 

.    Thomas  S.  Dupuis 

30 

Psalm  148:  7-14  . 

George  J.  Webb      . 

31 

Psalm  118:  22-29    . 

.    G.  Heathcote       .... 

32 

Ezekiel  11:  19,  20       . 

Joseph  Robinson     . 

33 

Psalm  119:  1-6         ..         . 

.    Pratt 

34 

Jeremiah  46:  27,  28     . 

C.  J.  Whittington  . 

35 

Psalm  145:  8-13       . 

.    Crotch 

36 

Psalm  138  . 

J.  P.  Stuart     .... 

37 

Psalm  105:  1-8 

.    J.  P.  Stuart          .... 

38 

Psalm  119:  129-134      . 

George  J.  W^ebb      . 

39 

Isaiah  40:  29-31       . 

.    W.  Sma  Iwood    .... 

40 

Psalm  120  . 

Joseph  Ifarnby 

41 

Isaiah  30:  18,  19     .         .         . 

.     K.  J.  Pye 

42 

Psalm  147:  1-6    . 

George  J.  Elvey 

43 

Jonah  2:  2-9    .         . 

.     George  J.  Webb 

44 

Psalm  107:  1-8    . 

J.  Walch           .... 

45 

Psalm  135:  1-6         ..         . 

.     Henley 

46 

Psalm  150  . 

Anonymous     .... 

47 

Isaiah  11:  6-9 

.    W.  H.  Havergal 

48 

Isaiah  29:  18-24  . 

F.  A.  G.  Ousel ey    . 

49 

Psalm  147:  7-11       . 

.    J.  R.  Phelps        .... 

50 

Revelation  21:  10,  23.     22:  3 

George  J.  Webb      . 

51 

Psalm  111:  1-8 

.    J.  H.  Cornell 

52 

Psalm  130  . 

Gregorian 

53 

Psalm  134       ...         . 

.    Centone       ... 

54 

Psalm  133  . 

Gregorian 

55 

Micah  6:  6-8   . 

.    C.  J.  Whittington 

56 

Psalm  146  . 

Unknown         .... 

57 

Isaiah  9:  2,  6,  7 

.    G.  Nelson  Smith 

58 

Isaiah  12     .         .         .    '     . 

J.  P.  Stuart     .... 

59 

Psalm  100        .         .         .         . 

.    George  J.  Webb .         .         .         . 

60 

Psalm  103:  19-22 

Charles  Norris         .         . 

INDEX    OF   THE    CHANTS. 


795 


Chant. 

Source  of  thk  Words. 

61 

Psalm  103:  1-7 

62 

Isaiah  51:  2,  3     . 

63 

Psalm  148:  1-6 

64 

Psalm  103:  8-17  . 

65 

Psalm  119:  25-32     . 

66 

Psalm  149:  5-9    . 

67 

Isaiah  42:  10-12       . 

68 

Psalm  121  . 

69 

Ivuke  2:  29-32 

70 

Isaiah  33:  20-22  . 

71 

Isaiah  61:  1-3 

72 

Psalm  136:  1-9,  26       . 

73 

Psalm  119:  97-104  . 

74 

Psalm  135:  19-21 

75 

Isaiah  40:  9-11 

76 

I  Kings  8:  57,  58 

77 

Hosea  6:  1-3   . 

78 

Revelation  12:  10.     7:  10 

79 

Revelation  1:5-8. 

80 

Revelation  21:  3,  4.     22: 

81 

Isaiah  64:  1-5 

82 

Ivuke  1:68-75      . 

83 

Revelation  19:  3-9  . 

84 

Psalm  118  . 

85 

Isaiah  60:  1-5 

86 

Habakkuk  3:2-6 

87 

Psalm  86:  11-17       . 

88 

Psalm  119:  9-16  . 

89 

Psalm  119:  105-112 

90 

Isaiah  54:  11-14,  17     . 

91 

Isaiah  25:  6-9 

92 

Isaiah  41:  17-20. 

93 

Psalm  122       ..         . 

94 

Psalm  145:  14-21 

95 

Isaiah  53:  1-6 

96 

Psalm  126  . 

97 

Isaiah  43:  1-3,  11    . 

98 

Zephaniah  3:  13-17 

99 

Habakkuk  3:  17-19 

100 

Psalm  24     . 

101 

Ivuke  1:46-55 

102 

Isaiah  52:  7-10    . 

17 


TE  DOMINUM...Arr.  by  J.  W.  Condy. 


Composer  of  the  Music, 
Beethoven  . 
J.  R.  Phelps    . 
Randall 

P'roni  Beethoven 
J.  Kitchen  . 
George  J.  Webb 
W.  Russell 
George  J.  Webb 
Chard 
Gregorian 
George  J.  Webb 
George  J.  Webb 
George  J.  Webb 
Anonymous     . 
G.  K.  Jackson     . 
Ingham   , 
W.  L/.  Remsburg 
George  J.  Webb 
From  a  Gregorian 
George  J.  Webb 
George  J.  Webb 
Boyce 

Woodward  . 
George  J.  Webb 
George  J.  Webb 
Woodward 
J.  P.  Stuart 
G.  Nelson  Smith 
George  J.  Webb 
George  J.  Webb 
George  J.  Webb 
John  Stainer,  from  Spohr 
Gauntlett    . 
W.  B.  Gilbert 
J.  R.  Phelps 
Henry  Smart  . 
J.  Turle       . 
Jackson,  of  Kxeter 
Charles  Norris    . 
George  J.  Webb 
Unknown    . 
Trent 
J.  R.  Phelps 


796 


INDEX   OF  THE   CHANTS. 


CHANT  MUSIC  IN  THE  ANTIPHONS. 


Page.  Composer. 

86  Gregorian 

87  Gregorian     . 

88  Unknown 

89  G.  Nelson  Smith  . 

90  J.  P.  Stuart 

91  J.  P.  Stuart  . 

92  William  H.  Monk 

93  George  J.  Webb    . 

94  Croft 

95  Pratt     . 

96  J.  Battishill 

97  Thomas  S.  Dupuis 

98  George  J.  Elvey 

99  G.  Heathcote 

100  C.  E.  Stephens 

101  J.  Jones 

102  A.  R.  Reinagle 

103  John  Goss     . 

104  J.  P.  Stuart 

105  Unknown 

106  Jackson,  of  Exeter 

107  Jackson,  of  Exeter 

108  George  J.  Webb 

109  J.  P.  Stuart  . 

110  Joseph  Barnby . 

111  W.  H.  Havergal  . 

112  William  Felton 

113  J.  Turle,  from  Purcell 

114  G.  A.  Macfarren 

115  Anonymous  . 

116  Beethoven 

117  Beethoven     . 

118  Brown 
,119         John  Stainer,  from  Spohr 

120  Edward  J.  Hopkins 

121  L/Ord  Mornington 

122  W.  B.  Gilbert   . 

123  A.  Shaw 


Page.  Composer. 

124  William  H.  Monk 

125  R.  Woodward 

126  Chard 

127  John  Robinson 

128  J.  Battishill       . 

129  Thomas  S.  Dupui; 

130  F.  A.  G.  Ouseley 

131  John  Robinson 

132  J.  Battishill 

133  G.  Nelson  Smith  , 

134  Anonymous 

135  Handel 

136  Purcell      . 

137  Gauntlett      . 

138  F.  A.  G.  Ouseley 

139  Cooke   . 

140  F.  A.  G.  Ouseley 

141  Anonymous  . 

142  J.  F.  Burro wes 

143  Joseph  Barnby 

144  Anonymous 

145  Charles  Norris 

146  From  a  Gregorian 

147  George  J.  Webb 

148  George  J.  Webb 

149  Thomas  S.  Dupuis 

150  George  J.  Webb 

151  J.  P.  Stuart  . 

152  G.  A.  Macfarren 

153  R.  W.  Dixon 

154  Unknown 

155  Henry  I^awes 

156  Anonymous 

157  Ross      . 

158  E.  W.  Bullinger 

159  W.  Smallwood      . 

160  Iv.  T.  Downes  . 
.      161         J.  P.  Stuart  . 


INDEX    OF    THE    CHANTS. 

Chant  Music  in  the  Antiphons. 


797 


Page. 

Composer. 

Page. 

Composer. 

162 

W.  Russell 

184 

George  J.  Webb 

163 

Charles  Norris 

.       185 

George  J.  Webb   . 

164 

Henry  Smart    . 

186 

George  J.  Webb 

. 

165 

John  Goss     . 

.      187 

J.  P.  Stuart  . 

. 

166 

W.  Jones  . 

188 

Unknown 

. 

167 

Randall 

.      189 

James  Shaw . 

. 

168 

Anonymous 

190 

F.  A.  G.  Ouseley      . 

. 

169 

Anonymous  . 

.      191 

B.St.  J.  B.  Joule,  from 

Spohr 

170 

Chard        . 

192 

P.  Humphries  . 

. 

171 

Cooke  .... 

.      193 

George  J.  Webb   . 

. 

172 

George  F.  Root 

194 

Joseph  Barnby . 

. 

173 

Henry  Smart 

.      195 

W.  P.  Propert      . 

. 

174 

Aldrich     . 

196 

Anonymous 

. 

175 

Unknown 

.      197 

Anonymous  . 

. 

176 

From  a  Gregorian    . 

198 

Oakeley    . 

. 

177 

From  a  Gregorian 

.      199 

Unknown 

. 

178 

J.  F.  Burrowes 

200 

W.  Russell 

. 

179 

Lord  Mornington 

.      201 

Joseph  Robinson  . 

. 

180 

S.  Arnold 

202 

Aldrich     . 

, 

181 

Greatorex     . 

.      203 

Hiles    . 

. 

182 

A.  R.  Reinagle 

204 

B.  St.  J.  B.  Joule      . 

183 

George  J.  Webb  . 

.      205 

B.  St.  J.  B.  Joule 

. 

CHANT  MUSIC  IN  THE  SACRAMENT  OF  THE  HOLY  SUPPER. 


Page.  Composer. 

400  Woodward    . 

401  George  J.  Webb 


Page.  Composer. 

402         George  J.  Webb   . 


CHANT  MUSIC  IN  THE  GENERAL  OFFICES- 
See  Index  of  the  Chants. 


INDEX  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


First  I,ines. 
Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide    . 
A  herald  voice  the  lonely  desert  cheers 
Alleluia  !     Praise  the  Savior  .... 
Almighty  Father,  God  of  Love  . 
Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer  . 
Amazing,  beauteous  change 
A  mighty  fortress  is  our  God .... 
Angel  bands  in  strains  sweet  sounding 
Angels,  from  the  realms  of  glory  . 
Angels  holy,  high  and  lowly 
At  Thy  command  I  leave  my  all     . 
Begin,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay 
Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power  . 
Blow  on.  Thou  mighty  Wind     , 
Break  Thou  the  Bread  of  life 
Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 
Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord 
Cast  upon  the  Lord  thy  care  .         .    "     . 
City  strong  and  mighty       .... 
Come,  Thou  Almighty  King  .... 

Come  Thou,  O  come 

Come  to  the  land  of  peace       .... 
Come  unto  me  when  shadows  darkly  gather 
Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish 
Curb  for  the  stubborn  steed 
Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness    . 
Father,  I  come  to  Thee       .... 
Father,  to  us.  Thy  children  humbly  kneeling 
Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Father,  whose  hand  hath  led  me  so  securely 
Fierce  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the  deep 
Fierce  was  the  wild  billow      .... 
For  the  Lord  is  mindful  of  His  own  . 
Fret  not,  poor  soul:  while  doubt  and  fear 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 

(798) 


Number. 

Page. 

17 

522 

.   74 

586 

95 

607 

.  101 

613 

152 

678 

.  110 

622 

8 

511 

.  144 

667 

133 

650 

.  148 

672 

13 

517 

.  132 

649 

130 

646 

.  147 

671 

91 

603 

.   77 

589 

162 

708 

.  157 

695 

4 

505 

.   25 

530 

41 

549 

.   19 

524 

65 

577 

.  151 

676 

16 

521 

.  131 

647 

117 

631 

.   20 

525 

120 

633 

.   28 

533 

88 

600 

.   18 

523 

6 

508 

.  159* 

702 

134 

651 

.   23 

528 

36 

543 

INDEX   OF   THE   HYMNS. 


799 


First  Lines. 
Glory  flaming  in  the  cloud 
Glory,  honor,  exaltation 
God  incarnate,  veil  Thy  splendor 
God  is  the  refuge  of  His  saints 
God  of  the  living,  in  whose  eyes 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  down  from  Thy  heavens  falling 
Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah 
Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning 
Hark,  hark,  my  soul !     Angelic  songs  are  swelling 
Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing         .... 

Hark,  the  song  of  jubilee  . 

Haste,  traveler,  haste  !  the  night  comes  on 

Heavenly  Father,  graciously  hear  us 

Heavenly  Father,  to  whose  eye 

He  knows  the  bitter,  wear}^  way 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God  . 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts 

Holy  night !  peaceful  night 

Hosanna  to  the  Living  Lord  . 

I  ask  not  now  for  gold  to  gild     . 

I  bow  in  utter  need  and  mortal  weakness 

I  do  not  ask,  O  Lord,  that  life  may  be 

Immortal  love  forever  full 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 

It  is  not  death  to  die        ...... 

Jerusalem,  the  golden  !   O  city  of  the  blest 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 

Jesus,  my  Savior,  look  on  me     .... 
Jesus,  Savior,  Heavenly  Father      .... 

Jesus,  Savior,  pilot  me 

Jesus,  Savior,  risen  Lord 

Jesus,  with  Thy  Church  abide     .... 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 

Keep  us,  our  Father,  from  the  snares  and  dangers 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom 

Lead  us,  O  Father,  in  the  paths  of  peace 

Lift  up  your  heads,  rejoice  .... 

Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar        .... 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation 

Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven     .... 

Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth 


Number. 

.       26 

85 

.      98 

71 

.      60 

109 

3 

108 

.    158 

34 

5 

47 

.      10 

50 

.    107 

69 

7 

100 

.      68 

118 

.      39 

154 

.     129 

161 

.      11 

75 

.      27 

14 

.      35 

51 

.      89 

97 

.      58 

123 

.    150 

64 

9 

156 

.    165 

32 

.      53 

94 

.    112 


8oo 


INDEX   OF   THE    HYMNS. 


First  L,ines. 
Messiah,  at  Thy  glad  approach 
My  God  and  Father,  while  I  stray      . 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee         .... 
Now  when  the  dusky  shades  of  night  retreating 

O'er  the  silent  waters 

O  for  the  peace  that  floweth  as  a  river 

O  Fount  of  mercy,  God  of  love 

O  Heavenly  Father,  let  our  praise      . 

O  help  us,  Lord,  each  hour  of  need 

O  Jesus  Christ,  alone  to  Thee     . 

O  Jesus  Christ,  Redeemer,  Lord    . 

O  lead  and  guide  us,  Lord  . 

O  let  my  trusting  heart  be  still 

O  Light,  whose  beams  illumine  all     . 

O  Lord  of  life,  the  Truth,  the  Way 

O  Lord,  our  help  in  ages  past     . 

O  Lord,  Thy  love  throiigh  heavenly  spheres  descending 

O  perfect  Love  !  all  human  thought  transcending      . 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord !  prepare  your  glad  voice 

O  precious  sign  and  seal  of  heavenly  union 

O  render  thanks  to  God  above 

O  sad  and  anxious  heart,  the  Lord  will  keep  thee 

O  Savior,  stretch  Thy  mighty  arm 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God 

O  Thou  that  rulest  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea    . 

O  Thou  whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presides 

Our  Father,  we  adore  Thee     . 

Out  of  the  deep  I  call 

O  Word  of  God  incarnate 

O  Zion,  rise  in  glory  .... 

Patience  .         .         .         .         .         .         . 

Peace  be  to  this  congregation 

Pilgrim  on  life's  dreary  ocean 

Praise,  Lord,  for  Thee  in  Zion  waits  . 

Praise  the  Lord  !  from  heaven  praise  Him 

Praise  the  Lord  !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 

Praise  ye  our  Father,  for  His  loving  kindness 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  immortal  choir 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  praise  ye  the  Lord  most  holy 

Rejoice  to-day  with  one  accord 

Rest  remaineth,  O  how  sweet     .... 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty    .... 


Number. 
87 

.   24 
70 
.  155 
37 
.   52 
30 
.  126 
61 
.  139 
82 
.   59 
137 
.  106 
1 
.   63 
48 
.  143 
40 
.   66 
83 
.  114 
2 
.  113 
103 
.   73 
92 
.   62 
124 
.   54 
154 
.   42 
90 
.  115 
116 
.   29 
84 
.   15 
80 
.  125 
102 
.  128 
31 


Page. 
599 
529 

582 

688 

544 

563 

535 

640 

573 

660 

594 

571 

657 

618 

501 

575 

557 

665 

548 

578 

595 

626 

503 

625 

615 

585 

604 

574 

638 

565 

682 

550 

602 

627 

629 

534 

596 

520 

592 

639 

614 

643 

536 


INDEX    OF   THE    HYMNS. 


801 


First  Lines. 
Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise 
Rise,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise    .... 
Roll  out,  O  song,  to  God         .... 
Savior,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 
See,  the  sun  his  power  awakes 
Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far     .... 
Sound  over  all  waters,  reach  out  from  all  lands 
Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  dark  and  d 
Summer  suns  are  glowing 
The  day  is  done;  the  weary  da}^ . 
The  homeland,  the  homeland 
The  Ivord  God  Jesus  Christ  doth  reign 
The  Iword  Jehovah  lives  . 
The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare    . 
The  Lord  our  God  we  praise  . 
There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow  . 
There's  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest 
There's  nothing  bright,  above,  below 
The  Savior  reigns,  the  Lord  most  High 
The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done 
The  sunshine  to  the  flower  may  give 
The  way  is  long  and  dreary 
Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old 
Thine  forever;  God  of  love 
Thou  art,  O  Lord,  the  Life  and  Light    . 
Thou  art  our  watchful  Shepherd,  Lord 
Thou  that  from  the  heavens  art 
Thy  voice,  O  Lord,  from  darkness  calls 
Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord    .... 
Thy  will  be  done:   In  devious  ways    , 
Thy  Word  is  like  a  garden.  Lord    . 
To  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Lord  . 
Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head 
Wake,  awake  !  for  night  is  flying 
Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night 
Watch  o'er  me,  O  my  Savior,  every  hour  . 
We  ask  not,  Lord,  a  pathway  always  bright  . 
When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God 
When  Jordan  hushed  his  waters  still 
When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain 
When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 
When  sunlight  o'er  the  earth  is  streaming 
While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  power 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud 


Number. 

Page, 

122 

636 

.  142 

664 

138 

659 

.  149 

673 

121 

635 

78 

590 

163 

713 

57 

569 

93 

605 

.  141 

663 

119 

632 

.  153 

680 

111 

623 

.   12 

516 

104 

616 

.   45 

553 

164 

716 

.   44 

552 

72 

584 

.   86 

598 

160 

703 

.   46 

555 

21 

526 

.   81 

593 

49 

558 

.   22 

527 

105 

617 

.  140 

661 

43 

551 

.   99 

611 

67 

579 

8 

511 

38 

545 

.  33 

539 

136 

655 

.   56 

567 

76 

588 

.  146 

669 

96 

608 

.   79 

591 

127 

641 

.  135 

653 

55 

566 

.  145 

668 

802 


INDEX   OF   THE    HYMNS. 


AUTHORS  AND  COMPOSERS. 


Hymn.  Author  of  the  Words. 

1  Unknown  .... 

2  Clifford  Smyth 

3  William  Williams 

4  Knglish  Conference  Hymns  . 

5  James  Montgomery  . 

6  J.  M.  Neale,  from  the  Greek. 

7  Reginald  Heber 

8  Martin  Luther  (Dox.  — adapted) 

9  John  H.  Newman 

10  Unknown       .... 

11  Edmund  H.  Sears 

12  Joseph  Addison 

13  Eveljm  E.  Plummer 

14  Henry  F.  Uyte 

15  Unknowji  ..... 

16  Thomas  Moore 

17  Henry  F.  Lyte  .... 

18  Godfrey  Thring     . 

19  Gerard  Moultrie,  altered  . 

20  E.  Craige  Mitchell,  arranged 

21  Edward  H.  Plumptre 

22  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

23  Paul  Gerhardt,  tr.  John  Wesley 

24  Charlotte  Elliott    . 

25  W.  F.  Pendleton 

26  W.  F.  Pendleton   . 

27  D.  H.  Howard  .... 

28  Anne  Steele  .... 

29  John  Kempthorne     . 

30  Alice  Flowerdew    . 

31  Henry  H.  Milman     . 

32  Oliver  Wendell  Holmes 

33  C.  Winkworth,  from  the  German 

34  Charles  Wesley 

35  Charlotte  Elliott 

36  John  Newton 

37  Unknown  ..... 

38  Philip  Doddridge  . 

39  John  G.  Whittier 

40  Nahum  Tate  .... 


Composer  of  the  Music. 
Ch.  Zeuner    .         .         . 
Andreas  Hofer  . 
Beethoven     .         .         .         .         . 

Xavier  Schuyler  von  Wartensee 
Haydn  ......     ,.,^ 

Rossini      .         .         .         .         .         . ;' 

J.  B.  Dykes  .  .  .  .  .       f 

Martin  Luther  .         .         .         .         .  f 

J.  B.  Dykes T 

Beethoven  .         .         .         .         .  f 

L.  Spohr  .....  r 
John  Reading,  1680  .  .  .  .' 
M.  Vulpius,  1620  .... 
Mendelssohn  .  .  .  .  .  ' 
Joseph  Barnby  .  .  .  .  ' 
Samuel  Webbe .  .  .  .  . ' 
William  H.  Monk  .         .         .      \ 

J.  B.  Dykes  ....  .  \ 
Flemming  .....' 
Victoria  Hayden 

Bach ; 

C.  H.  Rinck  ....  J 
Albert  G.  Methfessel  .  .  .  [. 
J.  B.  Dykes        .  .  .  .  l' 

C.  J.  Whittington  ... 

C.  J.  Whittington     .         .         ... 
Alexander  Ewing  ... 

Lowell  Mason  . 
Ha\-dn  ......' 

Handel .'/ 

J.  B.  Dykes ' 

Francis  Linley  . 

Philipp  Nicolai,  Har.  b}-  Mendelssohn 

Mendelssohn     ..... 

Haydn  

Ithamar  Conkey 

German  air  .         .         .         ,         . 
William  Knapp  .... 

Mendelssohn  .  .  .  .  , 
Haydn       .         .         .         . 


INDEX    OF   THE    HYMNS. 


801 


Authors  and  Composers. 


Hymn.  Author  of  the  Words. 

41  Charles  Wesley 

42  Charles  Wesley      . 

43  Horatius  Bonar 

44  Thomas  Moore 

45  Isaac  Watts         .  .    . 

46  Adelaide  A.  Procter 

47  William  B.  Collyer    . 

48  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

49  Thomas  Moore  . 

50  Josiah  Conder 

51  W.  F.  Pendleton 

52  Jane  Crewdson 

53  M.  A.  von  L/Owenstern 

54  New  Churchman,  arr.  b}^  E. 

55  Helen  M.  Williams    . 

56  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

57  William  H.  Burleigh 

58  Thomas  B.  Pollock 

59  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

60  John  Ellerton 

61  Henry  H.  Milman 

62  Henry  W.  Baker    . 

63  Isaac  Watts 

64  Bernard  Barton 

65  Briggs  Collection 

66  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

67  Edwin  Hodder  . 

68  Joseph  Mohr . 

69  Isaac  Watts 

70  Sarah  P\  Adams     . 

71  Isaac  Watts 

72  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

73  Samuel  Johnson,  from  Boethius 

74  Alexander  Pope 

75  Henri  A.  C.  Malan    . 

76  William  H.  Burleigh 

77  Reginald  Heber 

78  Charles  Wesley      . 

79  Henry  K.  White 

80  George  Rawson 

81  Mary  F.  Maude 

82  Adapted 


Composer  of  the  Music. 
Felice  Giardini 

Beethoven  .... 

Joseph  Barnby 

Weber        ..... 
Ivowell  Mason 

Schubert    ..... 
Beethoven     .... 
F.  Hewlett         .... 
Josiah  Booth 

Reinecke  ..... 
Michael  Costa 

Henry  Smart     .... 
Joseph  Barnby 
Samuel  S.  Wesley     . 
Josiah  Booth 

Joseph  Barnby  .... 
Handel  .... 

Johann  Rosenmuller 
Beethoven     .... 
J.  B.  Dykes        .... 
Rossini  .... 

Joseph  Barnby  .... 
Scotch  Psalter,  1615      . 
Joseph  Barnby 
Joseph  Barnby 
Edward  J.  Hopkins  . 
Joseph  Barnby 
Tyrol ese  Hymn 

Francois  Hippolite  Barthelemon 
Old  English  Melody 
Schumann     .... 
Besse  E.  Col  ley 
Joseph  Barnby 
J.  B.  Dykes 
Schumann     . 
Joseph  Barnb}' 
J.  P.  Harding 
Edwin  Flood 
J.  B.  Calkin  . 
Mendelssohn 
Ignaz  Pleyel 
Beethoven 


INDEX    OF    THE    HYMNS. 


Authors  and  Composers. 


N  Author  of  the  Words. 

Nahum  Tate 
Anna  h.  Barbauld 
Adapted 

F.  Pott,  from  the  latin 
Michael  Bruce    . 
Carl  J.  P.  vSpitta     . 
Kdward  Hopper 
Unknown 
Mary  A.  Ivathbury 
John  E.  Bowers 
William  W.  How 
Adapted 
Adapted      . 
Thomas  Campbell 
Evelyn  E.  Plummer 
Adapted 

John  Bo  wring     . 
James  Montgomery 
Evelyn  E.  Plummer 
Henry  W.  Baker    . 
W.  F.  Pendleton 
Adapted  .... 

H.W.  Longfellow,  from  Goethe. 
Edward  H.  Plumptre     . 
Marian  Longfellow    . 
Thomas  Hastings  , 
Eliza  Scudder     . 
Philip  Doddridge  . 
Thomas  Hastings 
Henry  W.  Baker    . 
James  Montgomery    . 
Evelyn  E.  Plummer 
Henry  F.  Lyte  . 
Benjamin  H.  Kennedy 
Unknown  . 
Reginald  Heber 
Hugh  R.  Haweis 
James  F.  Clarke     . 
Joachim  Neander 
Alexander  Pope     .     . 
Isaac  Watts 
William  W.  How  . 
Margaret  C.  Campbell 
Adapted 


Composer  of  the  Music. 
Arthur  S.  Sullivan 
J.  B.  Dykes 
John  Stainer 
Rubinstein 
Edward  Hodges    . 
Franz  Abt 
Gounod 
Joseph  Barn  by 
Lowell  Mason 
Joseph  Barnby  . 
Miller    . 

Samuel  S.  Wesley 
Arthur  S.  Sullivan 
Joseph  Barnby  . 
Anon5mous  . 
Henr}'  Smart     . 
Joseph  Barnby 
Joseph  Barnby  . 
Handel 

Joseph  Barnby  . 
John  Stainer 
Hebrew  Melody 
J.  B.  Calkin  . 
Joseph  Barnby  . 
Alfred  R.  Gaul      . 
Gounod     . 
Joseph  Barnby 
Plandel 
C.  Steggall    . 
Anonymous 
Joseph  Barnby 
J.  B.  Dykes 
Haydn  . 
Henry  Smart    . 
Henry  Smart 
C.  L.  Williams 
Arthur  S.  Sullivan 
Joseph  Barnby  . 
Henry  Smart 
A.  F.  von  Lwoff 
Handel 

Henry  Smart    . 
John  Stainer  .... 

Gastorius,     Harmonized  by  Bach 


INDEX    OF   THE    HYMNS. 


805 


Authors  and  Composers. 


Hymn.  Author  of  the  Words. 

127  William  Schrubsole  . 

128  Arranged  by  Mrs.  G.  N.  Smith 

129  Adelaide  A.  Procter  . 

130  Horatius  Bonar 

131  E.  H.  Plumptre,  from  the  Ivatin. 

132  JohnOgilvie. 

133  James  Montgomer\'   . 

134  Adelaide  A.  Procter 

135  Kmilie  Schneider 

136  John  Bo  wring 

137  John  Bowring,  altered 

138  Frank  Sewall 

139  Adapted 

140  Evelyn  E.  Plmnmer 

141  Eliza  Scudder    .         .         .         . 

142  Matthew  Bridges   . 

143  Dorothy  F.  Bloomfield 

144  John  De  Wolf 

145  Isaac  Watts         .         .         .         . 

146  Joseph  Addison 

147  John  H.  Hopkins 

148  John  Stuart  Blackie 

149  James  Edmeston 

150  Evelyn  E.  Plummer       . 

151  Catherine  Esling 

152  James  Montgomery 

153  Rev.  Edward  C.  Bostock,  arr. 

154  Evelyn  E.  Plummer 

155  Unknown  .         .         .         .         . 

156  William  H.  Burleigh     . 

157  Psalm  55:  22,  etc.       . 

158  Frederick  W.  Faber 

159  Psalm  115:  12,  14.     Adapted     . 

160  Bernard  Barton 

161  John  G.  Whittier 

162  Edmund  H.  Sears 

163  John  G.  Whittier 

164  W.  B.  Noel    .... 

165  Thomas  T.  Ivynch      . 


COMPOSKR   OF    THE    MUSIC 

Haydn  .... 

Joseph  Barnby  . 

John  Stainer 

Horatio  W.  Parker    . 

F.  Spinney    . 

Henry  Smart     . 

Henry  Smart 

Arthur  S.  Sullivan    . 

Franz  Abt 

E.  Elvey  . 

Joseph  Barnby 

Julian  K.  Smyth 

Gastorius,  Harmonized  by 

Henry  Hiles    ^.^-Jj-  ...r, 

John  Stainer 

J.  B.  Dykes 

Besse  E.  Colley     . 

Joseph  Barnb}^  . 

Samuel  A.  Ward  . 

Anonymous 

W.  W.  Gilchrist    . 

John  K.  Paine  . 

George  C.  Stebbins 

George  A.  Blackman 

Mendelssohn 

Mendelssohn     . 

Richard  Wagner  , 

C.  J.  Whittington      . 

Th.  Kullak   . 

Mendelssohn     . 

Mendelssohn 

Hummel    . 

Mendelssohn 

Alfred  S.  Gatty 

Franz  Abt 

George  A.  Blackman 

W.  W.  Gilchrist    . 

J.  Tyson-Wolff 

Mendelssohn 


Bach 


INDEX  OF  THE  ANTHEMS. 

First  I^ines. 
Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is 
Blessed  the  man  who  confideth  in  the  Ivord 
Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  burdened 
Glory  to  God  in  the  highest  .... 

Great  and  wonderful  are  Th}'  works 
How  good  are  thy  tents,  O  Jacob 
Now  is  come  the  salvation  and  the  strength     . 
O  sing  to  God  your  hymns  of  gladness 
Pray  tor  the  peace  of  Jerusalem 
There  is  joy  in  the  presence  of  the  angels  of  God 
The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness 
Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life 

Unto  us  a  Child  is  born 

What  shall  I  render  to  the  lyord  .... 
Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  . 


Number. 

Page. 

6 

733 

.    14 

760 

15 

762 

.      2 

724 

13 

758 

.      10 

753 

1 

722 

.      8 

742 

9 

750 

.      7 

736 

11 

754 

.      4 

728 

3 

726 

.    12 

757 

5 

730 

SOURCES  AND  COMPOSERS. 


Ant 

HEM.        Source  of  the  Words. 

Composer  of  the  Music 

1 

Revelation  12:  10,  12.    15:  3,  4. 

Kent   .... 

2 

Luke  2:  14    . 

George  J.  Webb 

3 

Isaiah  9:  6 

George  J.  Webb 

4 

Psalm  16:  11          .         .         . 

Unknown 

5 

Revelation  5:  12,  13 

George  J.  Webb 

6 

Psalm  133:  1,  3     . 

George  J.  Webb      . 

7 

Luke  15: 10.  Revelation  7: 16.  17 

.       Arthur  S.  Sullivan      . 

8 

B.  Webb       .... 

Gounod  .... 

9 

Psalm  122:  6,  7 

C.  J.  Whittington 

10 

Numbers  24:  5,  6 

C.  J.  Whittington   . 

11 

Isaiah  40:  3-5   . 

C.  J.  Whittington 

12 

Psalm  116:  12-14  . 

C.  J.  Whittington   . 

13 

Revelation  15:  3.  4  . 

C.  J.  Whittington 

14 

Jeremiah  17:  7,  8 

C.  J.  Whittington   . 

15 

Matthew  11:  28-30   .         . 

C.  J.  Whittington 

THE  SAN 

CTUS. 

Composer  of  the  Music. 

Composer  of  the  Music. 

1 

C.  J.  Whittington    . 

7 

J.  T.  Field 

2 

A.  vS.  Cooper 

8 

J.  R.  Phelps    .... 

3 

Berthold  Tours 

9 

J.  B.  Calkin         .         .         .         . 

4 

J.  P.  Stuart  .... 

10 

Berthold  Tours 

5 

C.  J.  Whittington    . 

11 

A.  J.  Eyre  .         .         .         .         . 

6 

Spohr  

12 

Battison  Haynes      . 

Amens         .... 

Johann  G.  Naumann. 

MUSIC  IN  THE  GENERAL  OFFICES. 


Page. 


7, 
19, 
30. 
74. 
83. 


41,  63 
52. 


First  Lines. 
Heavenly  Father,  graciously  hear  us. 
The  Lord  our  God  hear  our  prayer. 
Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation. 
Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation     . 
The  Lord  our  God  hear  our  prayer 
(8o6) 


Composer  of  the  Music 

Beethoven 

G.  P.  Harris 

C.  Steggall 

From  Weber 

W.  A.  Pendleton     . 


CHANTING. 

In  adapting  the  music  of  the  Chants  in  this  Liturgy,  as  well  as  in 
the  placing  of  the  accents  and  the  dividing  of  the  lines,  the  endeavor 
has  been  to  preserve  the  sense  and  rhythm  of  the  words  as  far  as  possible, 
this  being  of  paramount  importance.  In  nearly  all  cases  it  will  be 
found  that  the  marking  indicates  the  most  natural  rendering  of  the 
lines. 

The  following  Instructions  are  given  as  an  aid  to  correct  and 
uniform  Chanting.  Once  familiar  with  the  system  of  marking,  a 
congregation  should  be  able  to  sing  an}'  Chant  at  sight. 


The  words,  from  the  beginning  of  each  line  up  to  the  accented 
syllable,  are  called  the  Recitation.  The  note  on  which  the  Recitation  is 
made  is  called  the  Reciting  Note.  There  is  no  pause  in  the  Recitation 
except  where  punctuation  occurs. 

The  words,  from  the  accented  syllable  to  the  end  of  each  line,  are 
called  the  Cadence.  On  reaching  the  accent,  and  beginning  with  it,  the 
music  of  the  Chant  properly  commences,  in  strict  time  {a  tempo),  the 
upright  lines  corresponding  to  the  bars  of  the  music.  From  the  accent 
to  the  first  upright  line,  the  words  correspond  to  the  first  measure  of 
the  music.  The  Recitation,  therefore,  may  be  considered  as  outside 
the  Chant,  and  may  be  of  any  length.  When  the  line  begins  with  the 
accent,  there  is  no  Recitation. 

The  Cadence  is  sung  without  pause  of  any  kind.  Where  more  than 
two  syllables  occur  in  a  single  measure  of  the  Cadence,  a  dot  is  placed  to 
indicate  the  proper  division  of  the  syllables.  Punctuation  within  the 
upright  lines  has  the  force  of  the  dot.  When  there  are  two  or  more 
syllables  in  the  last  measure  of  the  Cadence,  they  are  to  be  vSung  as  they 
would  be  pronounced  in  speaking. 

The  Accent  mark,  a,  is  adopted  as  the  simplest  and  least  conspicu- 
ous in  common  use.  It  indicates  the  beginning  of  the  Cadence.  The 
accented  syllable  is  Jiot  to  be  sujig  louder  than  the  rest.  It  is  important 
that  there  should  be  no  break  or  pause  between  the  Recitation  and  the 
Accent. 

(807) 


So8 


CHANTING. 


Good  Chanting  is  neither  too  rapid  nor  too  slow.  The  happy 
medium  is  attained  by  unhesitating  and  deliberate  utterance  as  in 
speaking. 

The  final  ed  is  to  be  pronounced  wherever  it  occurs.  It  is  so 
marked  onh'  in  special  instances. 

The  article  '7//^"  is  long  before  a  vowel,  short  before  a  consonant. 

Take  breath  only  at  the  end  of  lines,  or  at  punctuation  in  the 
Recitation. 


The  following  Examples  will  show  the  correct  rendering  of  the 
various  lines.  As  a  rule  the  accented  S3llable  is  held  longer  than  the 
others  in  the  first  measure,  but  occasional  exceptions  are  made  neces- 
sary^ by  the  sense  and  rhythm  of  the  words.  Example  No.  i  in  each 
case  indicates  the  most  frequent  rendering. 

When  there  is  ?io  syllable  after  the  accent: — 


RECITATION. 


CADENCE. 
A  tempo. 


% 


tsfl: 


I 


It  is  good  to  give  thanks       un-to  •   the     Lord,  ''''-^ 

Chant  iji 

h -— =i=z:z:r— =zz1=r_^ 


mm. 


tr f^^tiT^ — 

2.  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord        |all  the      earth; 


1 


Chant  22. 


3. 


s 


For      Tliuu       Jshalt       en    |  large  my  [  heart. 

Chant  65. 
When  07ie  syllable  follows  the  accent: — 


9 


?j 


trrli- 


-<5>-. # 


-25^- 


1.         He  hath  put  down  the     might-y    {    from  their  |    seats, 

\y  -I— 


tefl: 


m 


-<s^-i — »- 


t=F 


And  ex 


alt  -  ed  I  them      of    |  low  de     '  gree; 

Chant  loi. 


CHANTING. 


809 


RECITATION. 


CADENCE. 

A  tempo. 


1==1= 


I 


t: 


2a. 


Although  the  fig    tree  |  shall      not    [blossom, 


Chant  pp. 


5;^: 


3^11 


■^ 


2b.  For  Thy  name's  sake]         lead  |  me  and  |  guide  me. 

Chant  I, 


:!^3^ 


^ 


The  righteous  shall      flour-ish     Mike        the    |  palm  tree; 

Whe7i  two  syllables  follow  the  accent:- 

RECITATION.  CADENCE. 

A  tempo. 


Chant  3. 


M 


% 


-a • — *- 


:t=[=t: 


:1==1: 


-9     & 


i 


1,     My  voice  shalt  Thou    hear  in  the  |morn-ing,  O  |  Lord; 


Chant  14. 


t 


rsfl: 


^=M—^- 


■\^=x 


3^=3= 


.0 — 0 — 0- 


2a. 


The  princes  of  the  peo-ple  are  |  gath-er-ed  •  to  |  gether, 


Chant  /J. 


i 


± 


^-. 


33: 


■H^- 


1==|: 


i 


2b.  And  the  ter-rors  of  I  death      are     |  fal-len  •  up  |  on  me, 

Chant  12. 


i 


Sz: 


M 


^ — K 


-# — -^ — #- 


• — ^ 


I 


3a.  Purge  me  with    hys  sop,  and  [I  shall  •  be     |  clean;  ,...;, 

Antiphons,  p.  104. 


8io 


CHANTING. 


RECITATION. 


¥= 


CADENCE. 
A  tempo. 


U-\ — 1- 


3 


1 


3b.  When  thou  passest  through  the  wa-ters,  I  |vvill    be  |with  thee; 


m. 


t=i=i 


(S- — •- 


-rJ      gj- 


And  through  the 


Whe7i  three  syllables  follow  the  acceiit: 

RECITATION.  CADENCE. 

A  tempo. 


riv-ers,they  |  shall  not }  o-ver  |  flow  thee; 

Chant  gj. 


■f^^ 


i 


tn 


-0-. — « — • — #- 


la.  Thy  way  O        God  is  in  the | sane    -  tu       |    ary; 


Chant  i6. 


iH: 


.^ — ^- 


^— -• — #- 


:=]=' 


lb.  The  Word  which  He  com-mand-ed  to  a  |  thou-sand  |  gen  -  er    |  ations. 

Chant  J/. 


t^ 


tr^ 


-f^ 


:|=: 


'-^-- 


Ic, 


Sing  prais-esto  His|name,    for       jit      is    |  pleasant. 

Chant  45. 


i 


:tt^ 


r 


2a. 


m      m      m  '    w 


i 


^ 


Wash  me       thor-ough-ly  from  |  mine  in     |  iquit}-, 

Antiphons,  p.  i8g 

zia—r^-r  :*:rt— *    ri- :» — » — z 


I 


2b.  Long  suf-fer-ing  and  I  plenteous,  in  |mer-cy-and|  truth. 

Cha7it  87. 

r^r^  


^-=x 


<5> &- 


1 


-x\m 


-9 — ^ — »— J--^ 


3a.  ForHeshall  hidemeinHispa-vil-ion  in  the] day  of  [evil; 


Chant  2. 


CHANTING. 


8ll 


RECITATION. 


I 


CADENCE. 
A  tempo. 


'^t- 


^^-- 


Il=1=t 


■w — g— g?- 


-f=^ 


B 


3b,Whoaraongthesonsof  themight.y  canbe|li-ken.ed|to  the     |Lord? 

Antiphons,  p.  117. 


fc^: 


«: 


B 


^: 


-(22- 


mmr 


4a.  Thou  didst  ascend  on  high,leadingcap|tiv-i  •  ty  |  captive; 

Te  Doniinuni. 


m 


\^t- 


^— #  ^ 


:=|: 


■^- 


B 


4b. 


tt: 


I  am  for    peace.but when  IlvSpeak   they    [are     for    |war. 

Chant  40. 


Si|: 


=Fd^=:td: 


gl 


E^ 


^^ 


4c. 


Make  a  joyful     noise  un-to  the|      Lord 


%k 


all      the    I  earth; 
Chant  5p. 


1111 


^^^ 


-*— •— it^- 


(S*- 


5.  And  He  de-        liv-er-ed  them  |  out         of        |  their  dis   |  tresses. 

Chant  44. 
When  fou r  sylla bles  folloiv  the  accent: — 

RECITATION.  CADENCE. 

M  A  tempo. 


t=^=^A-^ 


^    3 


1 


1 .     Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanc-tu-a-ry  and  |  bless  the  |  Lord ; 


Chant  §3, 


w 


z^t- 


:^-4^: 


^—9— It 


-(2.- 


V- 


The  ex-cel-len-cy  of  I  Ja    -    cob     |  whom  He  [loved. 

Chant  13. 


\ 


■G ^ 


B 


3. He  had  horns  out  of  His  hand, and  there  was  the  |  hid-ing  |  of  His  |  power. 

Chant  86. 


8l2 


CHANTING. 


WAe?i  there  is  no  Recitation: — 
n         A  tempo. 


1 


that       my     |  ways. 

Chant  33. 


m 


I* 


A  tempo 


i^ 


His      j     won  -  ders    •    a 


mong         all       j  people. 

Chant  6. 


u 


=^: 


-?^-T- 


Strength      and    |  beau  -ty  •  are       |     in  His    |  sanctuary. 

Chant  6. 


11 


h=a. 


g; 


i 


Save      us,    O    j  Lord    our     [  God, 
A  ntiphons,  p.  pj. 


u 


«^: 


i 


S 


E5 


t=t 


I 


Thou    art  my  |  por-tion,  O     j  Lord; 

Chant  28. 


-^-Xr- 


_# — « — »_ 

X       I         I: 


X- 


\ 


Praise  Him  in      the  |  firm  -  a    •    ment      |    of        His    |  power. 

Chant  46. 


hi 


1 — \ — [- 


t 


-ir)- 


Sing       un  -  to     the     |     Lord  |     all        the    |    earth. 

Chant  6. 


SUBJECT  INDEX  OF  SENTENCES. 


Acknowledgment.     2.  15,  18,  22,  26,  37. 
Advent.     11,  39,  40,  44.     See  Glorification. 
Anxiety.     See  Providence. 

Charity.     41,  42.     See  Coiufnandnients . 
Childhood.     See  Gentiles. 
Church.     6,  15,  16,  21,  25,  36,  39. 
Combat.     See  Temptation. 
Commandments.     5,  31.     See  Regeneration. 
Confession  of  Sin.     7,  43.     See  Repentance. 
Conjugial  Love.     See  Conjunctiofi,  Marriage. 
Conjunction.     5,  30,  41,  46. 
Consolation.     See  Hope,  Peace ^  Victory. 
Creation.     21,  27.     ^Qt^  Divine  Truth,  Word. 

Death.     14.     See  Heaven. 

Deliver,     See  RedeDiption. 

Despair.     See  Hope,  Temptation,   Victory. 

Divine  Human.     39.     See  Glorification. 

Divine  Love.     9,  20,  33.  37.     See  Mercy. 

Divine  Truth.     10,  11,  27.     See  Word. 

Doctrine.     35.     See  Faith,   Word,  Divine  Truth. 

Enlighten.     11.     See  Holy  Spirit,   Word. 

Eternal  Life.     See  Heaven. 

Evangelization.     17,  37,  40.     See  Advent.,  Church,  Gentiles. 

Faith.     20,  31,  34,  42.     See  Divine  Truth,  Trust. 
Forgiveness.     42.     See  Mercy,  Prayer. 
Freedom.     See  Redemption. 

Gentiles.     15,  21,  40.     See  Church,  Evangelization. 
Gladness.     See  Praise. 

Glorification.     1,3,  6,  24,  29,  45.     See  Lord. 
Government.     10.     See  Kingdom  of  the  Lord,  Providence. 

Heaven.     6,  25,  39.     See  Salvation. 

Help.     See  Prayer. 

Holy  Spirit.     2,  11,  27,  44.     See  Drvine  Truth,   Word. 

Holy  Supper.     46.     See  Regeneration,  Repentance,   Worship. 

Hope.     8.     See  Redemption,  Temptation,   Victory. 

Humiliation.     7,  12,  31,  38,  43.     See  Combat,   Temptation. 

Illustration.     11.     See  Holy  Spirit. 
Intelligence.     See  Faith,  Truth. 
Instruction.     See  Teaching. 

Joy.     See  Praise. 

Judgment.     10.     See  Redemption. 

Kingdom  of  the  Lord.     10,  33,  40.     See  Church. 

Last  Judgment.     See  Judgment. 

Law.     See  Commandments,  Divine  Truth. 

Life.     See  Commandments,  Regeneration,  Repentance. 

Light.     11.     See  Divine  Truths   Word. 

(813) 


8 14  SUBJECT    INDEX   OF   SENTENCES, 

Lord.     21,  22,  24,  29,  35.     See  Glorification. 
Love  to  the  Lord.     See  Acknowledgment 
Love  to  the  Neighbor.     See  Charity. 

Marriage.     46.     See  Conjunction. 
Mercy.     8,  28,  30,  33,  37. 
Ministry.     See  Church,   Worship. 

Nature.     See  Creation. 
New  Church.     See  Chtirch. 

Obedience.     5,  31.     See  Repentance. 
Omnipotence.     3,  10.     See  Divine  Truth. 
Omnipresence.     34,  41.     See  Providence. 
Omniscience.     27.     See  Wisdom. 

Passion  of  the  Cross.     14.     See  Redemption. 
Peace.     36. 

Power.     See  Divine  Truth.,  Omnipotence. 
Praise.     3,  22,  25,  35,  36.     See  Worship. 
Prayer.     31,  32,  34,  42.     See  Worship. 
Presence.     vSee  Omnipresence. 
Priesthood.     See  Church,  Worship. 
Protection.     See  Faith,  Providence. 
Providence.     18,  20,  26,  33,  36,  37. 

Redemption.     2,  14,  38.     See  Combat,  Victory. 

Regeneration.     2,  14,  20,  38.     See  Redemption. 

Rejection  of  the  Lord.     23. 

Rejoice.     See  Praise. 

Repentance.     7,  23,  43,  46.     See  Regeneration. 

Rest.     See  Peace. 

Resurrection.     14.     See  Heaven. 

Salvation.     18,  38.     See  Heaven. 
Second  Coming.     See  Advent. 
Shun.     See  Repentance. 
Simple.     See  Gentiles. 
Submission.     See  Humiliation. 
Supplication.     See  Prayer,   Worship. 

Teaching.     See  Doctrine,  Evangelization. 
Temptation.     12,  23.     See  Regeneration. 
Thanksgiving.     See  Praise. 
Trust.     9,  13.     See  Faith. 
Truth.     See  Divine  Truth. 

Understanding.     See  Doctrine,  Faith. 
Unity  of  God.     44,  45.     See  Lord. 
Use.     See  Works. 

Victory.     10,  14.     See  Praise,  Redemption. 

Wisdom.     27.     See  Divine  Truth,   Word. 

Word.     13,  17,  31.     See  Divine  Truth. 

Works.     27.  28,  33.     See  Regeneration. 

Worship.     1,  6,  15,  19,  21,  24,  39,  40,  44.     See  Praise. 


RUBRIC  NOTES. 

In  order  to  make  it  easy  and  convenient  for  the  Minister  to  adapt 
the  Service  to  the  needs  and  conditions  of  his  congregation,  the  first 
seven  Offices  are  divided  into  Parts,  which  are  indicated  by  numbers. 
One  or  more  of  these  Parts,  or  portions  thereof,  may  be  omitted  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Minister. 

On  Festival  or  other  occasions,  the  Minister  may  omit  the  whole 
of  Part  4;  or  he  may  omit  the  reading  of  the  Ten  Commandments,  and 
read  only  the  Two  Great  Commandments,  the  rest  of  Part  4  following 
as  usual. 

The  Minister  may  remain  standing  when  the  General  Prayer, 
"Hear,   O  Lord, "  etc.,  is  repeated. 

When  the  Minister  desires  to  introduce  both  the  Law  and  the 
Gospel  into  a  given  Service,  the  Gospel  may  be  read  at  the  close  of 
Part  5,  the  People  standing. 

In  Part  6  the  Minister  should  repeat  the  words,  THE  HEAVENLY 
DOCTRINE,  in  a  clear  voice,  which  will  close  the  Period  of  Silence, 
and  be  a  signal  for  the  People  to  rise. 

In  announcing  the  First  and  Second  Lessons  the  Minister  may  say. 
The  Word  of  the  Lord  as  it  is  written  in  such  a  chapter  of  such  a  book. 
In  announcing  the  Third  Lesson  the  Minister  may  say.  The  Word  of 
the  Lord  in  the  Heavenly  Doctrine  as  it  is  written  in  such  a  book,  such 
a  number.  After  every  Lesson  the  Minister  may  say,  Here  endeth  the 
First,  Second  or  Third  Lesson.  After  announcing  the  close  of  the 
Third  Lesson  the  Minister  may  say,  The  Lord  add  His  blessing  to  the 
reading  of  His  Word. 

When  the  Amen  after  the  Prayers  is  to  be  said  by  the  People  alone, 
it  is  placed  in  Italics;  but  when  it  is  to  be  said  by  the  Minister  and  the 
People  together,  it  is  placed  in  Roman  type.  In  a  few  instances,  as  in 
the  Blessings,  the  Amen  is  to  be  said  by  the  Minister  alone. 

When  there  is  occasion  for  a  short  service,  the  Eighth  General 
Office,  or  Part  i  and  a  portion  of  Part  2  of  any  other  General  Office, 
may  be  used. 

When  a  ring  is  used  in  the  Marriage  Service,  the  portion  to  be 
recited  by  the  Bridegroom  and  Bride  may  be  spoken  by  the  Minister  in 
the  form  of  a  question. 

815 


COLUMBIA   UNIVERSITY   LIBRARIES      H 

This  book  is  due  on  the  date  indicated  below,  or  at  the 
expiration  of  a  definite  period  after  the  date  of  borrowing,  as 
provided  by  the  library  rules  or  by  special  arrangement  with 
the  Librarian  in  charge. 

DATE  BORROWED 

DATE  DUE 

DATE  BORROWED 

DATE  DUE 

-       '^ 

C2S(946)MIOO 

COLUMBIA  UNIVERSITY 

0035521945 


O^^.-D^     W\Q 


JUN  8  1931 


